Cuba condemns terrorism and reaffirms its cooperation in security matters and in the fight against money laundering Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Havana, 1 February 2026.- Cuba unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, while reaffirming its commitment to cooperate with the United States and other nations to strengthen regional and international security.
Cuba condemns and denounces new escalation of the United States’ economic blockade Statement by the Revolutionary Government
Havana, January 30, 2026.- The Revolutionary Government condemns in the strongest possible terms the new escalation by the Government of the United States against Cuba, in its determination to impose an absolute blockade on fuel supplies to our country.
The executive order issued by the President of the United States, announced on January 29, 2026, declares a supposed national emergency, under which his government may impose trade tariffs on imports of products originating from countries that supply oil to Cuba.
UNESCO Celebrates International Day of Education and Cuba Highlights Commitment to This Right Despite Blockade
Paris, January 24, 2026. – UNESCO celebrated the International Day of Education on January 23 under the theme "Youth Co-Create the Future of Education," a global event that placed young people at the center as indispensable partners for transforming education systems and building more peaceful, just, and sustainable societies.
On the occasion of the celebration of the International Day of Education under the theme "Youth Co-Create the Future of Education," UNESCO highlighted the central role of young people in transforming education systems for peace and sustainable development, launching its "Education Pact 2030." During the event, Cuba emphasized its historic commitment to free, universal, and quality education, exemplified by achievements such as its 99% enrollment rate and its international solidarity through the "Yo, sí puedo" literacy method, which contributed to declaring Honduras free of illiteracy in 2025. Simultaneously, the Cuban delegation denounced the impact of the US blockade, which hinders access to technology, educational materials, and academic cooperation, limiting opportunities for Cuban youth and violating the right to education, while reaffirming its determination to continue advancing and collaborating with the international community.
Cuban Ambassador to UNESCO condemns US blockade against Cuba and its inclusion on list of supposedly state sponsors of terrorism, during ceremony for the 67th anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution
Paris, January 23, 2026. – During the commemorative ceremony for the 67th anniversary of the Triumph of the Cuban Revolution, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cuba to UNESCO, María del Carmen Herrera Caseiro, delivered a speech highlighting the solid history of collaboration, common values, and shared commitment to effective multilateralism between Cuba and the Organization.
A central point of her address was the acknowledgment of UNESCO's "sustained support for the Cuban people's battle against the economic, commercial, and financial blockade," through its annual contribution to the UN Secretary-General's report. This support, she stated, "is of cardinal importance in the face of the unprecedented intensification of the US government's policy of hostility and aggression against Cuba, as well as Cuba's continued inclusion on the spurious US unilateral list of State Sponsors of Terrorism."
The new Director-General of UNESCO, Dr. Khaled El-Enany, receives the Cuban Ambassador to the Organization
Paris, 9 January 2026 – Marking the beginning of a new biennium of work at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Organization’s new Director-General, Dr. Khaled El-Enany, held a cordial meeting with the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cuba to UNESCO, María del Carmen Herrera Caseiro.
During the exchange, both parties addressed the complex current international context, characterized by increasing geopolitical tensions and conflicts severely affecting entire regions. In this regard, the Cuban Ambassador denounced recent US military actions against Venezuela, describing them as violations of the United Nations Charter and International Law, as well as a threat to stability and peace in the region.
The Cuban Representative also thanked UNESCO for its traditional contribution to the annual report of the United Nations Secretary-General on the need to end the US blockade against Cuba. She noted that this contribution stands out for concretely evidencing the direct impact of the blockade in essential areas of the Organization’s competence, such as education, science, culture, and international cooperation, affecting both Cuba and regional initiatives for collective benefit.