CUBA

Harare, January 20, 2025- The president of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), Fernando González Llort, sent a message of condolences to the family and friends of Chen Chimutengwende, renowned political and solidarity leader who passed away in the capital of Zimbabwe.

It is with great consternation that we received the sad news of the physical demise of our great friend and Patron of the Zimbabwe-Cuba Friendship Association (ZICUFA), the document reads.

Harare, 18 January 2025 - Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has conferred National Hero status on Chenhamo Chakezha Chimutengwende, a former political leader and honorary holder of the Cuba Friendship Association.
Mnangagwa deemed the former Minister of Information, Posts and Telecommunications worthy of the high honour for his contribution to the country before and after national independence.

Despite its limited scope, this is a decision that points to the right direction and is in line with the sustained and firm demand by the government and the people of Cuba, as well as the broad, emphatic and reiterated call by numerous governments, particularly those of Latin America and the Caribbean; Cubans residing abroad; political, religious and social organizations and numerous political figures of the United States and other countries.  The government of Cuba expresses its gratitude to all of them for their contribution and sensitivity.

The 20th edition of the Latin American Conference 2025 took place on 8 February at the Hamilton House in London, the headquarters of the National Education Union (NEU), where academics, trade unionists, politicians and activists exchanged views and ideas during the 20th edition of the conference. In this great event, the main challenges facing Latin America were debated, with an outstanding participation of Cuba, where its unwavering commitment to the defence of oppressed peoples and regional integration was highlighted, receiving wide support, especially among the young audience.