Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba
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.
Zimbabwe Anti-Sanctions Trust supports BRICS stance against blockade of Cuba
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.
Fraternal meeting between youth leaders from Cuba and Zimbabwe
Yekaterinburg, Russia, September 14, 2026 – Meyvis Estévez, First Secretary of the National Committee of the Young Communist League of Cuba (UJC), held a fraternal meeting with Kudakwashe Mupamhanga, Zimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training, during the international festival hosted in this Russian city.
The Herald Highlights the Enduring Relevance of Fidel Castro's Legacy in Zimbabwe on His Centenary
Harare, August 14, 2026 – The Herald, Zimbabwe's leading newspaper, highlighted the enduring relevance of Fidel Castro's legacy on the centenary of his birth.
In a commentary by Zimpapers Group analyst Gibson Nyikadzino, The Herald emphasized the words of Munyaradzi Machacha, National Political Commissar of ZANU-PF, regarding Fidel's ideas that inspired young Zimbabweans to join the struggle for liberation and independence.
Message from ZANU PF of Zimbabwe on the Centenary of the Historical Leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro
Harare, August 13, 2026 – The National Commissar of the Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU PF), Munyaradzi Machacha, today conveyed a message to Cuba from President Emmerson Mnangagwa on the occasion of the Centenary of the Historical Leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz.
While attending the commemoration at the Cuban Residence in Harare, Machacha asked Ambassador Susellys Pérez Mesa to convey Mnangagwa’s warmest and most fraternal greetings to his counterpart, Miguel Díaz-Canel, and to all the people of the Caribbean nation.