Solidarity in Brighton: voices united against Trump's war on Cuba
Wednesday, 24 September: - The city of Brighton was the scene of an evening full of energy, commitment and solidarity at the public meeting ‘Against Trump's war on Cuba!’, held at the historic Friends' Meeting House. The event, which brought together a large in-person audience and many more virtually, became a space for open debate and reaffirmation of international support for the Cuban cause.
Cuban Embassy celebrates 99th anniversary of Commander Fidel Castro
On 13 August, in commemoration of the 99th anniversary of Fidel Castro's birth, the Cuban Embassy in the United Kingdom visited the Marx Memorial Library & Workers' School to begin collaborative work on the FIDEL 100: A Year of Legacy and Solidarity programme, planned as part of the activities celebrating the life and legacy of the historic leader.
Cuban ambassador denounces blockade and expresses gratitude for solidarity at Trades Union Congress (TUC)
BRIGHTON, 8 September 2025 – In a forceful speech at the 157th Annual Congress of British Trade Unions (TUC), the counterpart organisation of the Cuban Workers' Central (CTC), Ambassador Ismara Vargas Walter presented the ‘unvarnished truth’ about the devastating impact of the United States' economic, commercial and financial blockade against our country.
At El Sueño Existe Festival, the Cuban Ambassador Praises UK Solidarity and Calls for Action on Palestine
LONDON – 6th September 2025 – Ambassador Ismara Vargas Walter delivered a speech focused on the power of international solidarity during her participation at the El Sueño Existe festival in Machynlleth, Wales, on Saturday 6th September.
Her address took place during Session 2, entitled "The Power of Solidarity," where she shared the panel with Cuban resident Valía Rodríguez. The panel was also distinguished by the participation of British MP Steve Witherden, Vice-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cuba.




