Cuban guitarist Aldo Rodríguez captivates Egyptian audiences with his virtuosity
Cairo, November 8, 2026. The Al Ghoumhouria Theater in this capital city hosted an exceptional concert on the evening of Friday, November 6, performed by the renowned Cuban concert guitarist Aldo Rodríguez Delgado, who played his unique double-necked guitar, which amazed the audience.
The multi-award-winning guitarist offered a fascinating journey through the history of classical music, from the Spanish Renaissance to the best of the Latin American and Cuban repertoire. The Spanish pieces, “La Gran Jota” by Francisco Tárrega and “Asturias” by Isaac Albéniz, showcased the virtuosity of the musician from the Largest of the Antilles, who also performed works by South American and Cuban composers, including Rolando Dyens, E. Zaldívar, Manuel Ponce, Leo Brower, Eliseo Grenet, and Rafael Hernández.
Egyptian media highlight Cuba’s victory against the blockade at the UN
Cairo, November 1, 2026. Egyptian media highlighted Cuba’s latest victory at the UN General Assembly on October 28, when 130 countries voted in favor of the Cuban resolution against the blockade, despite intense pressure from the U.S. to undermine international support for Cuba.
A dozen newspapers published articles on their websites highlighting Cuba’s victory and the broad support from the international community. Cuba’s victory once again demonstrates the United States’ isolation on this issue, as only 17 countries opposed the Cuban resolution.
Egypt Supports Cuban Resolution Against the Blockade and Demonstrates Its Commitment to International Law and Justice
Cairo, October 29, 2026. Egypt once again voted in favor of the Cuban resolution against the blockade, which was put to a vote by the UN General Assembly the day before. The United Nations General Assembly approved, with 130 votes in favor, 17 against, and 25 abstentions, the resolution calling for an end to the economic, commercial, and financial embargo imposed by the United States against Cuba.
In his statement, the representative of Egypt reiterated his country’s support for the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, particularly respect for the sovereign equality of States, the peaceful settlement of disputes, and non-interference in internal affairs.
Cuban Film “Clandestinos” Screened in Egypt in Celebration of National Culture Day
Cairo, October 26, 2026. In celebration of National Culture Day, the Cuban fictional feature film “Clandestinos” was screened yesterday at the Cervantes Institute in Cairo, where it was very well received by the audience.
Cuban Ambassador Alexander Pellicer Moraga gave a brief introduction to the film, in which he highlighted the importance of the clandestine struggles in Cuban cities and their significant contribution to the revolutionary victory on January 1, 1959.
Egyptian Media Highlight Damage Caused by the U.S. blockade on Cuba
Cairo, October 25, 2026. More than a dozen Egyptian newspapers have reported on the press conference held on October 21 by Cuba’s ambassador, Alexander Pellicer Moraga.
The published articles reported that on October 28, Cuba will once again submit for a vote in the UN General Assembly the draft resolution calling for an end to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States. The reports also highlighted the immense damage caused by the blockade imposed on Cuba for more than six decades, which, at current prices, amounts to more than $178.7 billion. Taking into account the sharp rise in the price of gold relative to the dollar, the cumulative total amounts to more than 3.8 trillion in gold value.