London, 22 October 2026. — A delegation from Cuba’s National Assembly of People’s Power visited the University of Nottingham, where it took part in a day of academic exchanges focusing on the country’s current challenges and the solutions being driven by its communities.
Ottawa, October 20, 2026. — The Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Canada celebrated Cuban Culture Day with a cultural ceremony and the opening of the exhibition “Miradas de Cuba: una travesía por su pintura” a journey through the richness, diversity, and enduring relevance of the island’s visual arts.
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba reiterates its absolute rejection of the false accusations that the United States government, without any foundation or evidence whatsoever, continues to spread regarding an alleged Cuban participation in the military conflict in Ukraine, with the aim of confusing and misinforming the international community.
London, 21 October 2026. — The House of Commons of the British Parliament hosted the event ‘Cuba Speaks: Cuban MPs at Westminster’, organised by the Campaign for Solidarity with Cuba (CSC), at which Cuban MPs spoke directly about the reality facing their country and the consequences of the intensification of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States.
By Julio Marcial Martínez Hidalgo.
What it means to be Cuban defies almost every definition, because its very core has been shaped by the coming together of disparate singularities, sometimes reluctant to be confined between lines on a page.
It is illuminated by a rainbow that has colored the centuries-old histories, not only since Columbus first set foot on these shores, but even before that, when the famous Account of the Admiral’s Voyage had not yet been written at the gates of this land: in the age of the areítos, rock engravings, and gathering rituals.
Friends of Cuba, various associations, Cuban residents, and other guests gathered in the city of Montreal to celebrate Cuban Culture Day.
Yamari Pérez, Cuba’s Consul General in Montreal, highlighted the significance of October 20, a historic date marking the first performance of the Bayamo Anthem, which would later become Cuba’s National Anthem.
She also emphasized the damage inflicted on the cultural sector as a result of the collective punishment imposed on the Caribbean island by the U.S. government.
Ambassador’s Address on the Occasion of Cuban National Culture Day. University of The Bahamas, 20 October
Good afternoon, everyone.
It is a pleasure to join you for this gathering on a date of great significance to Cuba: 20 October...
Cuba’s Ambassador to Grenada, Yadirys Echenique Paz, and Consul Ariel Pazos Ortiz participated in a tribute honoring the memory of Maurice Bishop held at Fort St. George, the site identified as the place where the leader of the Grenadian Revolution and several members of his cabinet were killed in October 1983. The ceremony was also attended by representatives of the Cuban state mission and members of the Cuban community residing in the country.
Cuba’s Ambassador to Grenada, Yadirys Echenique Paz, and Consul Ariel Pazos Ortiz, participated in the official commemoration of Grenada’s National Heroes Day, held in the city of St. George’s and attended by the Governor-General, the Prime Minister, as well as government officials, members of Parliament, the diplomatic corps, and other prominent political and social authorities of the country.
London, 18 October 2026. A delegation from Cuba’s National Assembly of People’s Power will undertake a working visit to the United Kingdom from 19 to 23 October, organised by the British Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (BGIPU), with the aim of strengthening ties between the legislative bodies of both countries.
The delegation is led by Dr Enrique Alemán Gutiérrez, President of the Cuba–UK Parliamentary Friendship Group, and includes Members of Parliament Marta Hernández Romero and Carlos Rafael Fuentes León.
