Paris, August 13, 2026.- As part of the commemorative activities marking the centennial of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, the Cuban State Mission in France and the Permanent Delegation of Cuba to UNESCO paid tribute, on August 13, to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution.

The event included remarks by Ambassador María del Carmen Herrera Caseiro, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cuba to UNESCO, who reflected on various facets of Fidel’s personality and thought, while underscoring the continuing relevance of his ideas for Cuba and the world.

The Cuban people’s determination to defend their independence and sovereignty was also reaffirmed. The Cuban people remain victims of a brutal economic, commercial and financial blockade, as well as an energy siege with alarming consequences for the human rights of an entire population. It was recalled that, in his historic 1995 speech before UNESCO, Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz had already denounced the unjust and anachronistic nature of a policy that was incompatible with the world moving toward the 21st century. Thirty years later, his words remain fully relevant in the face of the intensification of these coercive measures against Cuba.

Remarks by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlos Fernandez de Cossio at the Forum “Fidel And The Foreign Policy of the Cuban Revolution”

Fidel, as we learned to call Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz from birth, did not write any textbooks or educational materials on foreign policy.

His teachings, as in almost all the countless activities in which he was involved, developed in the heat of the daily struggle leading a country in revolution, a people who, with the revolutionary triumph, achieved true independence for the first time.

The “Raúl Roa García” Association of Cubans Resident in Montreal, in coordination with the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDRs) and the Consulate General of Cuba in Montreal, organized a shipment of humanitarian aid to the community project “Put Your Heart into La Güinera.”

The modest contribution made by Cubans residing in Montreal to mark the centenary of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz will enable vulnerable people to benefit from food and other essential supplies.

New York, 12 August 2026. - Cuba’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Daylenis Moreno Guerra, took part in the radio broadcast “Voices of Resistance”, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, where she approached the lasting relevance of his thought and revolutionary work, as well as his significance for Cuba and for the building of a world of peace, justice, solidarity and cooperation.

Article written by Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Cuba in Geneva.

On the occasion of the centenary of the birth of Fidel Castro Ruz, this article pays tribute to one of the most prominent figures in the contemporary history of Cuba and Latin America.

Through a reflection on his thought, his life and his legacy, the author highlights the relevance and enduring significance of the ideas and principles that guided the Cuban Revolution, as well as the profound imprint Fidel left on the history of Cuba, Our America and the international stage.

Nicosia, Cyprus, August 12, 2026. - This Tuesday, August 11, the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) presented the Friendship Medal to Vera Policarpou, Head of International Relations and European Affairs of the Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL) and secretary of the Cyprus-Cuba Friendship Association, for her unwavering commitment and solidarity with Cuba and its people. The award was presented by Emilio Lozada García, Member of the Central Committee of the PCC and Head of its Department of International Relations.

In the context of the “1st International Colloquium Fidel: Legacy and Future” being held in Cuba, and in the presence of the First Vice President of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, Noemí Rabaza Fernández, the distinction awarded honours the dedication and unconditional solidarity that Vera Policarpou has shared with Cuba, Fidel, its people, and its Revolution for so many years.

Very touched by the simple and moving ceremony among friends in struggle and in life, Vera expressed her gratitude by recalling her origins, her childhood, and even her family history and how her Party fundamentally influenced her, shaping her into the person she is today—a woman grateful for her education, for her connections with Cubans, and for having “Spanish as the language of her heart.”

From August 7-12, a delegation of the Communist Party of Việt Nam, led by Vũ Hải Hà, Party Central Committee member and Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Committee on National Defence, Security and External Relations, attended the 24th International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties (IMCWP) and the first international conference on Fidel: Legacy and Future in Havana.

Cuba Rejects Act of Subordination by the Dominican Republic Government to U.S. Aggressive Policy

Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba rejects in the strongest terms the decision by the government of the Dominican Republic to expel ten diplomatic officials from the Cuban Embassy in that country, along with their family members.

Kuala Lumpur, August 12, 2026. At the Cuban Embassy in Malaysia, together with representatives of the small community of Cubans Residents in this Asian land, we celebrated the centenary of our Commander-in-Chief, Fidel Castro Ruz.

Younger generations—represented by young Cuban Daniela and Young Pioneer Camila—read the poem "Canto a Fidel" (Song to Fidel) by Carilda Oliver, which concludes with the grateful line: “Gracias por todo, Fidel” "Thank you for everything, Fidel!"

We also enjoyed a documentary dedicated to the life and legacy of the Commander.