Haila María Mompié’s European Tour Kicks Off in the United Kingdom
London, July 1st. - Cuban singer Haila María Mompié and her band began their European summer tour in the United Kingdom under the title “Llegó la Mompié”. Considered one of the best female son singers in the world, Haila took to the stage in London, on June 25, and at the Glastonbury Festival, on June 28.
Documentary Running for the Revolution premieres in London
London, 1st July . The documentary Running for the Revolution premiered in London last Thursday at the city's emblematic Bolivar Hall. The film portrays the life of the two-time Cuban Olympic champion Alberto Juantorena, as well as episodes of the sports career of one of most iconic athletes of Cuba and the world, the only winner of the 400 and 800 metres race in the same Olympic Games.
British Communist Party supports calls to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
London, 27 June 2024- In a statement published on its X account, the Communist Party of Britain (CPB) called on President Biden to "tell the truth and remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism".
"Cuba is an example of diplomacy and peace (...) The listing has had a devastating impact on the lives of the Cuban people, preventing Cuba from using international banking systems and making it increasingly necessary to purchase basic necessities," the statement added.
Cuba Solidarity Campaign condemns Cuba's inclusion on the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
London, 24 June 2024- During its Annual General Meeting on Saturday 22 June, the Cuba Solidarity Campaign (CSC) denounced the unjust inclusion of Cuba on the US State Sponsor of Terrorism List.
Cuban Ambassador meets with the Director General for the Americas of the British Foreign Office.
London, 19 June 2024- Yesterday morning, the Director General for the Americas, Africa and Overseas Territories of the British Foreign Office, Harriet Mathews, received the Ambassador of Cuba, Ismara M. Vargas Walter.
During the cordial meeting, both parties agreed on the importance of the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement between Cuba and the United Kingdom, signed last November in Havana. They also exchanged views on other issues on the bilateral agenda and the international context.