The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba in the Republic of Azerbaijan, Alfredo Nieves Portuondo, thanked the solidarity of this Caucasian nation with the island in its fight for the cessation of the US blockade during visits to the regions of Qazax and Tovuz.

In talks with the mayors of Qazax and Tovuz, Rajab Babashev and Mammad Mammadov, respectively, the diplomat acknowledged Azerbaijan's support for Cuba's demand to end the economic, commercial and financial siege imposed by the US government. . to the island for almost six decades.

Namibia, May 3rd, 2019- The weekly newspaper Windhoek Observer published an interview with the Deputy Head of Mission Aldo Fuentes about the Constitutional Reform carried out in Cuba between 2018 and 2019.

Kingston, Jamaica, 5 May 2019. The Ambassador of Cuba to Jamaica, H.E. Mrs. Inés Fors Fernández, paid a courtesy call on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade on 3 May, 2019. She was received by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Marcia Gilbert-Roberts, CD, DCSG, JP.

In a friendly talk, one that shows the excellent relations between the Jamaican and Cuban governments and peoples, both diplomats exchanged on various topics of common interest.

On behalf of the People and the Government of #Cuba, the Cuban Ambassador to #Thailand extended heartfelt Congratulations to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun (Rama X) of the Chakri Dynasty of #Thailand, to the Thai Royal family and to the Thai People on the successful Coronation Ceremony held on May 4th 2019!

Tehran, May 1, 2019. The Director of the Finlay Institute of Vaccines, Dr. Vicente Verez, concluded a successful visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, during which he held fruitful exchanges with the directors of the Pasteur Institute, the Ministry of Health and Medical Education as well as other members of the Persian scientific community linked to the projects promoted by both nations in this field.

Havana, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel announced today he spoke with the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, on various topics of international interest.

'I emphasized the need for dialogue with President Maduro based on respect for Venezuela's sovereignty and international law without threats or foreign intervention,' the Cuban head of state wrote on Twitter.

May 3, 2019.- Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada and Department of Justice Canada

The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today issued the following statement regarding Canadian businesses operating in Cuba:

“As of May 2, 2019, the United States government has fully implemented Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996, commonly known as the Helms-Burton Act.

Geneva, May 4 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban government denounced before the WTO the current aggressive escalation against the island by the United States and criticized that country for undermining multilateralism in international relations.

During a speech before the Trade Negotiations Committee of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ambassador Pedro L. Pedroso questioned the strengthening of the U.S. blockade against Cuba.

The Group “Cubanos en Dinamarca” expressed a broad rejection to the new sanctions imposed by the US Government against Cuba, through a statement posted on its Facebook page on May 2.

Through the text, the association of Cubans living in Denmark denounced the new aggression of the United States government against the Cuban people and conveyed its opposition to the activation of Title III of the Helms-Burton Act given its extraterritorial and illegal nature that violates international law.

Yesterday, May Day, the National Workers Union of Barbados summoned all the citizens of that country to celebrate that day of the workers, which has been held in Barbados for 70 years, in the Palace of Trade Unions: Solidarity House, its headquarters , organizing a day for the family. The Embassy of Cuba was represented by a kiosk assembled by diplomatic personnel and Cuban sports coaches. The representatives of the Association of Cuban Residents ¨Martires de Barbados¨ also actively participated.