Between 2008 and 2018, Cuban foreign policy experienced a period of intense international activity. Under the leadership of the Army General, the Caribbean nation contributed to regional peace, consolidated strategic alliances, spearheaded a historic rapprochement with the United States, while strengthening its ties with key global actors.
A review of some relevant milestones of this period:
Pretoria, 3 June 2026. — The Cuban Ambassador, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, held a warm meeting with the leadership of the National Union of Mineworkers of South Africa (NUM) at the embassy.
London, 3 June 2026. A group of British MPs, peers and trade union leaders gathered outside the UK Parliament to express their firm rejection of the Trump administration’s escalating hostile actions against Cuba. They also called for a public stance of opposition to any threat of military intervention.
95th Birthday of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz
Raúl Castro Ruz on his 95th birthday
By: Nancy Morejón
The people, with their proverbial wisdom, call him by his name. And today it is a saying from San Antonio to Maisí because Raúl is Raúl. There is no other possible definition. The steadfastness of his character stood at the forefront of every skirmish the enemy plotted to destroy the Revolution.
Toronto, June 2, 2026. The Faculty of Natural Sciences at York University hosted the conference “Solidarity Without Borders,” an event dedicated to Cuba and, in particular, to the achievements of its National Health System. The activity brought together professors, students, members of the Cuban community residing in Toronto, and representatives from various sectors of Canadian society.