Ambassador of Cuba to Singapore visited the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone
United States must end “energy starvation” of Cuba with severe human rights impacts: UN experts
GENEVA – The January 2026 executive order issued by the President of the United States imposing a fuel blockade on Cuba amounts to ‘energy starvation’ with grave consequences for human rights and the country’s overall development, UN experts* warned today.
“Cuba has been subjected to energy starvation by the United States, a condition in which the lack of fuel cripples the functioning of essential services required for a dignified life,” the experts said. “This unlawful blockade is not only disrupting daily life but also undermining the enjoyment of a wide range of human rights.”
Singapore Travel Agents Association (NATAS) participates for first time at FITCUBA
Singapore, May 11, 2026.
Singapore participates for the first time in FITCUBA, represented by travel agencies and executives from the Singapore Travel Agents Association (NATAS), a clear sign of interest in Cuba as a destination in Southeast Asia.
Cuban Tourism Minister Juan Carlos García summarized the virtual meeting via YouTube, expressing his satisfaction with its success. He noted that over a thousand professionals participated, and 120 digital booths from various countries were featured.
Cuba and Singapore strengthen parliamentary friendship
Official Communication issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba
The Executive Order of May 1st and the blockade measures announced today further increase the harm to the Cuban Population and reinforce the threat of aggression.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejects, in the strongest possible terms, the Executive Order issued by the White House on May 1st, 2026, which tightens, to unprecedented and extreme levels, the economic, commercial and financial blockade against Cuba.