Pretoria, September 18, 2025.- The Central Committee of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) approved in its final resolution an increase in solidarity actions with Cuba, especially in the fight against the genocidal blockade imposed by the United States and the removal of Cuba from the unjust and unilateral list of countries that allegedly sponsor terrorism, which has such a devastating effect on the Caribbean people.
Pretoria, September 18, 2025.- The Central Committee of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) approved in its final resolution an increase in solidarity actions with Cuba, especially in the fight against the genocidal blockade imposed by the United States and the removal of Cuba from the unjust and unilateral list of countries that allegedly sponsor terrorism, which has such a devastating effect on the Caribbean people.
The Revolutionary Government condemns the escalation of actions perpetrated by the government of the United States to justify a military aggression against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
The accumulation and increase of military troops and material in the Caribbean Sea; the use of force to attack civilian crafts and murder their crews and the unjustified interdiction and detention of a vessel in violation of international regulations, confirm the hostile and irresponsible nature of the ongoing operation.
Belmopan, September 17, 2025. The Government of Belize today expressed its "deepest condolences" for the death of Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, Cuban Vice Prime Minister and a key figure in the island's economy and diplomacy.
In an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that Cabrisas was a "distinguished statesman, diplomat, servant of the Cuban people," a "steadfast friend" of Belize, and a "champion of Caribbean and Latin American solidarity."
Canberra, 18 September 2025. At the Cuban Embassy in Canberra, Ambassador Tanieris Diéguez presented an award to Elizabeth Hunt, a prominent activist in the solidarity movement with Cuba.
Elizabeth was moved to receive the award and, with her usual modesty, said: ‘I consider it undeserved, because in reality defending Cuba is a privilege for me.’
The Ambassador conveyed, on behalf of the Cuban people, her deep gratitude for Hunt's affection and continued defence of our country and its people.
Canberra, 18 September 2025. At the Cuban Embassy in Canberra, Ambassador Tanieris Dieguez received Communist Party President Vinicio Molina, who was accompanied by several members of the organisation's Central Committee.
During the meeting, they discussed matters of common interest and reaffirmed the importance of continuing to work on strengthening ties between the two parties.