Statement by Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla at the Security Council’s open debate on "Defending the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and strengthening the international system centered on the UN", New York, 26 May 2026
Mr. President, distinguished permanent representatives:
We highly value the leadership of the People’s Republic of China in defending international peace and security, observance of international law; preservation, strengthening and appropriate reform of the United Nations Organization, particularly democratization, transparency and effectiveness of the Security Council and empowerment of the General Assembly; as well as in building a multilateral international order, based on sovereign, fair and democratic equality.
Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío Gives Interview to “Full Measure After Hours”
Cuba’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, gave an interview on May 26 to journalist Sharyl Attkisson’s podcast Full Measure After Hours. During the interview, the senior diplomat denounced the tightening of Washington’s hostile measures against Cuba.
Congressional Black Caucus Calls for an End to the Cuba Blockade
Washington, May 25, 2026 — The Congressional Black Caucus has raised its voice against the oil blockade imposed on Cuba and called on the U.S. administration to lift economic sanctions that, according to the organization, have worsened the humanitarian crisis on the island.
Congressional Black Caucus Calls for an End to the Blockade Against Cuba
Washington, May 25, 2026. — The Congressional Black Caucus raised its voice against the oil blockade imposed on Cuba and called on the U.S. administration to lift the economic sanctions that, according to the organization, have worsened the humanitarian crisis on the island.
In a letter addressed to President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the legislative group described the policy of economic pressure as “barbaric” and blamed the current coercive measures for the deterioration of living conditions for the Cuban people.
STATEMENT BY THE REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT
Cuba condemns the despicable accusation against the Leader of the Revolution
The Revolutionary Government condemns in the strongest terms the despicable accusation by the United States Department of Justice announced on May 20 and proclaimed for several weeks against Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution.