CUBA

Jul

01

2026

Cuban Ambassador in Ottawa highlights the extraterritorial impact of U.S. sanctions

On June 30, Ambassador Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz denounced the tightening of the U.S. economic blockade against Cuba and the recent measures adopted by Washington, which, he said, are intended to deepen the humanitarian crisis on the island and further isolate it internationally. At the same time, he reiterated Cuba's willingness to engage in dialogue with the United States, provided it is conducted on the basis of equality and with full respect for Cuba's sovereignty.

Jul

01

2026

Cuba: UN to debate blockade on July 7 despite US pressure

Havana (Prensa LatinaNews Agency), Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez announced today that Cuba has requested a UN session for July 7 to address the US blockade and denounced Washington's pressure to prevent the debate.

In a press conference, the Foreign Minister emphasized that the United States' multidimensional aggression against Cuba "is not a future danger or threat; it is a crime against humanity in full swing."

Jun

27

2026

Cuba’s Socialist Renewal: Reform Is Not Surrender, It Is Resistance

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa (Coordinator of Fidel Castro Chair, The Pan Afrikanist)

https://thepanafrikanist.com/cubas-socialist-renewal-reform-is-not-surre...

Jun

26

2026

Cuba participates in the official launch of the Caribbean Canadian Investment Summit and Trade Forum

Toronto, June 26, 2026 – The Consulate General of Cuba in Toronto, together with the Cuban Tourist Office in the city, participated in the media launch of the Caribbean Canadian Investment Summit and Trade Forum. The event brought together government officials, diplomats, business leaders and media representatives to officially unveil this important platform aimed at strengthening trade, investment and economic cooperation between Canada and the countries of the Caribbean.

Jun

26

2026

Solidarity and commitment to Cuba

On the morning of June 26, Cuba's Ambassador to Canada, Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz, welcomed Italian-Canadian musician Aldo Mazza to the Cuban Embassy in Ottawa. Mazza has maintained a close, enduring relationship with Cuba for more than 20 years, earning official recognition for his work in preserving, teaching, and promoting the country's musical rhythms and cultural heritage.

Jun

26

2026

Fruitful exchange between Cuban Ambassador and Director of Multilateral Affairs at Zimbabwe's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Harare, June 26, 2026 – The Director of Multilateral Affairs at Zimbabwe's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, K. Taremba, and the Cuban Ambassador, Her Excellency Susellys Pérez Mesa, held a cordial exchange on the positive state of relations between the two countries and the negative consequences of unilateral coercive measures.

Jun

26

2026

Cuba: The world’s longest siege

. . . how US turned an economic blockade into a military stranglehold

Mafa Kwanisai Mafa (Coordinator of Fidel Castro Chair, The Patriot)

Decolonising the Mind

IN 2026, what had long been described as an economic blockade against Cuba crossed a dangerous threshold and assumed an openly military character.

Oil tankers were seized in the Caribbean in rapid succession, millions of barrels of fuel were confiscated, and one vessel was taken despite not being under any formal sanctions regime.

Jun

18

2026

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Josefina Vidal Ferreiro leads Cuban delegation on working visit to Ottawa

Ottawa, June 18, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Josefina Vidal Ferreiro led a Cuban government delegation on a working visit to Ottawa from June 15 to 17. During the visit, she held meetings with officials from Global Affairs Canada, members of Parliament, and representatives of the Canadian business sector and other economic entities.

Jun

17

2026

Cuban Consul General in Montreal meets with authorities of the Canadian province of Quebec

The Consul General of Cuba in Montreal, Yamari Pérez Viera, paid a working visit to Quebec, where she met with the highest authorities of the Canadian province. The Cuban diplomat greeted Premier Christine Fréchette on the occasion of Quebec’s National Day.

Jun

17

2026

Cuban cinema takes the UK’s big screens by storm

From Havana to London: a film industry that continues to captivate British audiences

London, 16 June. Cuban cinema is currently enjoying a period of growing visibility and recognition in the United Kingdom. Classics and iconic productions from the island are appearing with increasing frequency in prestigious British cinemas, universities and cultural venues, driven by festivals, specialised screenings and the commitment of artists and supporters of Cuba who recognise the universal value of a cinematic tradition inextricably linked to the nation’s history and culture.

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