CUBA

Statement by H.E. Mr. Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, at the General Debate of the Eighty First Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. New York, September 26, 2026.

Mr. President of the General Assembly;

Madam Deputy Secretary-General:

OTTAWA, Canada — New Democratic Party (NDP) parliamentary leader Don Davies warned of the humanitarian consequences of the United States’ economic blockade against Cuba and measures aimed at preventing the island from accessing fuel.

In his speech in the Canadian Parliament, Davies stated: “Access to energy can be manipulated, restricted and weaponized. We can see the consequences of that reality unfolding right now in Cuba.”

London, 24 September 2026.— Cuban cinema will take centre stage at the first edition of the London Latino Film Festival (LoLaFF), to be held in London from 2 to 6 October 2026, with a programme dedicated to celebrating the diversity, richness and creative power of Latin American cinema.

Cuba’s contribution will be showcased both through key works from its film industry and through the presence of renowned Cuban artists, in an exhibition that will enable the British public to explore different eras, perspectives and forms of expression in the island’s filmmaking.

UPDATE TO CONSULAR FEES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2026

Information Note on Consular Fees.

An update to the current consular fee schedule will come into effect on October 1, 2026.

Due to the current complex international macroeconomic landscape—characterized by sustained global inflation affecting all economic sectors—existing consular fees are being rationally adjusted; this is a common practice among countries regarding the various services they provide.