Havana Jazz Plaza Festival 2026: What to Expect This January in Cuba January 25, 2026
The official program for the 41st Havana Jazz Plaza Festival has been released, confirming that Jazz Plaza 2026 will be one of the most expansive and musically ambitious editions in the festival’s history.
Taking place from January 25 through February 1, 2026, the festival unfolds across Havana, Santiago de Cuba, Santa Clara, and—for the first time—Holguín. This year’s event combines large-scale concerts, intimate club shows, and the critical Coloquio Internacional de Jazz, an academic program that sets this event apart from other international jazz festivals.
Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister denounces the intensification of the blockade on oil supplies to Cuba
The Trump administration is considering new measures to promote regime change in Cuba, including a possible total blockade on oil imports to the country, according to Politico, citing three sources familiar with the plan.
Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío denounced the recent leaks and speculation on Friday.
Cuban President on relations with the US
Cuban President on relations with the US
Diaz-Canel rejects US satements and reaffirms defense of Cuba
In a clear allusion to the remarks made by US President Donald Trump, the Cuban leader emphasized on social media that “those who turn everything into a business, even human lives, have no moral authority to point the finger at Cuba in any way, absolutely in any way.” In the post, Diaz-Canel argued that those who are now hysterically venting their anger against our nation are doing so out of rage at the sovereign decision of this people to choose their political model.
Statement delivered by the Republic of Cuba at the Security Council Emergency Meeting on the U.S. military aggression against Venezuela. 5 January 2026
Mr. President,
Since September last year, Cuba has been denouncing the United States’ hegemonic and criminal plans, and its aggressive actions against Venezuela and the region. We have clearly exposed the serious and unpredictable consequences of the U.S. government’s irresponsible behavior for the political, social, and economic stability of Latin America and The Caribbean, and for international peace and stability in general.