Harare, February 6, 2026 – The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Zimbabwe, Professor Paul Mapfumo, received the Ambassador of Cuba, Her Excellency Susellys Pérez Mesa, today with the aim of strengthening collaborative projects between the two countries.
Ottawa – The Ambassador of Cuba, Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz, held a friendly meeting with the Honorable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.
During the exchange, the Cuban Ambassador provided an update on the situation in Cuba, which has been exacerbated by the tightening of the U.S. economic blockade, particularly in the energy sector.
Minister MacKinnon reiterated Canada’s historic position of friendship toward the Cuban people.
Quebec – From February 2 to 4, the Consul General of Cuba in Montreal, Susana Malmierca Benítez, carried out a working visit to Quebec City, where she participated in the 38th edition of the Annual Days for Heads of Consular Posts.
Prior to the event, Malmierca Benítez held a meeting with Mathieu Parenteau, Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Quebec Ministry of International Relations and La Francophonie. During the dialogue, they reviewed various aspects of the bilateral relationship between Cuba and Quebec, highlighting opportunities for mutual collaboration.
Port Louis, February 4, 2026 - The Mauritius-Cuba Friendship Association today strongly condemned the latest attempt by the US government to strangle the population of the Caribbean nation by trying to halt all fuel shipments to the island.
This new act of cruelty will cause power outages in Cuban homes, hospitals, and schools, according to a statement from the solidarity association in this African country in the Indian Ocean.
The Cuba Tourist Office in London reports that tourism operations on the Island are proceeding normally and that demand remains stable. Bookings continue to be made from various markets, underpinned by an improvement in the global perception of the destination. Visitor feedback during this period has been notably more positive than that recorded last year.
Cuba condemns terrorism and reaffirms its cooperation on security and the fight against money laundering.
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Cuba unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, while reaffirming its commitment to cooperate with the United States and other nations to strengthen regional and international security.
Harare, February 1, 2026 – The Zimbabwe Anti-Sanctions Fund (ZAST) today expressed its unwavering solidarity with Cuba following the intensification of the illegal, immoral, and inhumane US economic blockade, which seeks to prevent fuel deliveries to the island.
ZAST strongly condemns President Donald Trump’s executive order, which falsely declares a so-called “national emergency” and seeks to intimidate and punish sovereign states for trading with the Caribbean nation.
Cuba condemns and denounces new escalation of US economic blockade
Statement by the Revolutionary Government
The Revolutionary Government condemns in the strongest terms the new escalation by the US government against Cuba in its efforts to impose a total blockade on fuel supplies to our country.
The executive order issued by the US President on January 29, 2026, declares a supposed national emergency, under which his government will be able to impose trade tariffs on imports of products from countries that supply oil to Cuba.
From 29 January to 1 February, London will host the traditional tourism fair "Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show 2026", considered the second most important event for the international tourism industry, surpassed only by the World Travel Market (WTM). Cuba is participating once again with a stand dedicated to the comprehensive promotion of Cuba as a destination, through the Tourism Office of the Cuban Embassy in the United Kingdom.
Declaration of the Revolutionary Government of Cuba
The Revolutionary Government of Cuba condemns, in the strongest terms, the new escalation against Cuba by the government of the United States in its efforts to impose an absolute siege on our country’s fuel supplies.
The executive order issued by the US President, announced on January 29, 2026, declares an alleged national emergency by virtue of which his government could apply trade tariffs to the imports of products from countries that supply oil to Cuba.
