United Nations, New York, 3 November 2026. – Cuba’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, denounced before the Fourth Committee of the UN General Assembly the obstacles posed by U.S. economic, commercial and financial blockade to the country’s digital development, as well as the ongoing campaigns of disinformation and political subversion against the Cuban nation.
During the debate on agenda item 51, “Questions Relating to Information,” the diplomat warned that the intensification of the U.S. blockade and energy siege is hindering the modernization of telecommunications, the acquisition of technologies, and access to digital platforms. He also denounced the extraterritorial nature of these measures and the restrictions that prevent Cuban representatives from participating in United Nations activities via platforms such as Zoom, at the expense of the sovereign equality of states.
Soberón Guzmán rejected the disinformation campaigns aimed at denying the existence of the blockade and concealing its humanitarian consequences. He also condemned illegal radio and television broadcasts, disinformation operations funded by U.S. federal funds, and the use of cyberspace for political destabilization, in violation of national sovereignty and international law. He noted that, in March 2026 alone, twelve stations broadcast anti-Cuba content across 25 frequencies, averaging 7,383 hours per month.
In light of these challenges, the Ambassador highlighted Cuba’s progress in digital transformation as a strategic priority for its development through 2030, including the strengthening of e-government, the Soberanía platform, and the application of artificial intelligence in sectors such as health, biotechnology, and education. He reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the ethical, inclusive, and peaceful use of new technologies.
Finally, he reaffirmed Cuba’s call to build a more just and equitable international information and communications order that reduces the digital divide, strengthens multilingualism, and guarantees access to new technologies for countries in the Global South. He rejected the use of these technologies for military, coercive, or interference purposes and reiterated his defense of sovereignty, international cooperation, and the right of all peoples to development.
Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations.