CUBA

Mr. President,

With the 1986 Declaration on the Right to Development, a hope was born.

Forty years later, that promise remains unfulfilled. The current international economic order, unjust by design, perpetuates dependence and exploitation of developing countries through a predatory financial architecture and the proliferation of unilateral coercive measures.

Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba learned today, September 18, through the press, of the surprising statement made by the Costa Rican Foreign Minister, Manuel Tovar Rivera, to the Miami Herald, that “diplomatic relations have been severed” with Cuba, a fact that has never been formally notified by the authorities of that country to the Cuban government.

Harare, September 17, 2026 – The Zimbabwe Anti-Sanctions Trust (ZAST) today highlighted the inclusion of a statement opposing the blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba in the Declaration of the BRICS Summit held in New Delhi, India, on September 12.

ZAST stated that it welcomes and firmly supports the position expressed by BRICS leaders, who voiced deep concern regarding the tightening of blockade measures against the Caribbean island and the documented effects on its economy, energy supply, and humanitarian situation.

Official FIHAV 2026 Platform Unveiled

The Organizing Committee of the Havana International Trade Fair (FIHAV) announced the launch of the Official Platform for the 42nd edition of FIHAV 2026, which will be held virtually from November 24 to 26 through the website www.cuba.feriahabana.cu.