Trinidad and Tobago Media Highlight Cuban Ambassador's Statements on the Human Consequences of the US Blockade
Port of Spain, October 30, 2026. — The Trinidad Express and the Trinidad and Tobago Guardian gave prominent coverage on Friday to statements by Cuba's Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, Gustavo Veliz, following the recent vote at the United Nations General Assembly on the resolution calling for an end to the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba.
Article published in “The Guardian” titled “US Blockade Against Cuba: Reality or Fiction?”
Port of Spain, October 27, 2026. Below is the full text of the article written by Cuban Ambassador Gustavo Veliz Olivares, titled “US Blockade Against Cuba: Reality or Fiction?”, published today in the newspaper “The Guardian.”
The blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba is an undeniable, regrettable and cruel reality that the Cuban people have endured for more than six decades.
Trinidad and Tobago Civil Society Organizations Call for Support for Cuba at the United Nations General Assembly
Port of Spain, 25 October 2026 — A broad group of trade unions, civil society organizations, solidarity movements, religious and community groups in Trinidad and Tobago has addressed an Open Letter to Prime Minister the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC, MP, calling on the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to vote in favour of the United Nations General Assembly resolution entitled “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba.”
Caribbean Peoples’ Assembly Urges CARICOM Leaders to Stand United with Cuba Against US Embargo
Port of Spain, October 21th, 2026. The Assembly of Caribbean People has issued an urgent open letter to CARICOM Heads of Government, calling on all member states to reaffirm their historic solidarity with Cuba and vote in favour of the United Nations resolution demanding an end to the United States economic, commercial and financial embargo against the island.
Achievements of Cuban Culture Highlighted Despite Limitations Imposed by the U.S. Blockade
Port of Spain, October 14, 2026. As part of the Cuban Culture celebrations, which will continue until October 20, the Embassy of Cuba in Trinidad and Tobago is participating in the sixth edition of Latin Nights, a cultural initiative organized by the National Library and Information System Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (NALIS), aimed at fostering closer ties among peoples through art and culture.