Cuba's continued presence on that list and the intensification of the blockade policy are ruthless actions against the Cuban people that must cease now!
The current U.S. administration, which today has exactly one month left in the White House, has done nothing to move away from the line of reinforced blockade and economic suffocation of Cuba that was left as a legacy by the Republican administration that returns to the Oval Office in January. With the application of the 243 additional measures and the maintenance of Cuba on the list of countries sponsoring terrorism, Biden has disciplinedly and cruelly complied with the policy that Trump approved during his term.
Informative Note from the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Finland and the Baltic States on the March of the Combatant People.
On December 20, more than 500,000 Havana residents, representing the people, led by Army General and leader of the Revolution, Raúl Castro Ruz, and Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, marched in front of the United States Embassy in a massive demonstration against the blockade and the inclusion of the country on the list of State sponsors of terrorism drawn up by the State Department. The rally was a great demonstration of popular support for the Revolution, as well as a show of unity in which the joy, confidence and optimism of the Cubans could be appreciated despite the daily difficulties caused by the maximum pressure policy of the American government. It was a march for life, honor, dignity and for the future of the heroic and peaceful people. Of great symbolism was the encouraging presence of Raúl as the main representative of that historic generation that led us to victory in 1959, walking firmly alongside the youth, who carried forward the premise of not failing those who dedicated their lives to defending national sovereignty.
Cuba reaffirms its gratitude to Finland for its support against the blockade in an exchange with authorities
Cuban Ambassador, Ms. Beatriz Parra González, received this Tuesday the Director of Latin America and the Caribbean of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland, HE Mr. Lase Keissalo, in an exchange to review topics of interest on the bilateral agenda in view of the advent of 2025. The meeting was conducive to reiterating to Finland the gratitude for its vote against the cruel blockade of Cuba and its expressions of solidarity in the face of the recent effects of the hurricanes. Also present at the meeting were the Consul of Cuba, Mr. Adalberto Ávila and Mrs. Rocío, wife of Mr. Keissalo.
Cuba reiterates gratitude to Lithuania for its support against US blockade
Ambassador Beatriz Parra González, held a virtual exchange with the Director of Global Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, HE. Mr. Vytautas Pinkus, to review topics on the bilateral agenda and the international arena. The Cuban diplomat offered detailed information on the state of the country after the onslaught of two hurricanes and an equal number of earthquakes, as well as the national energy crisis it faces due to the intensification of the United States blockade policy. In this regard, Parra emphasized Cuba's gratitude to the Lithuanian people and government for their support of the UN Resolution demanding an end to this unjust policy, which seeks to subdue the Cuban people in the midst of a generalized crisis.
Cultural evening dedicated to Cuba is organized in Finland
We welcomed at our Embassy the distinguished member of our community, the choreographer and dancer, Juan Pujals, Director of the Cultural Project Havana Pink. Ambassador Mrs. Beatriz Parra González was grateful for his ideas and concepts for the cultural evening ot the 66th Anniversary of the Triumph of Revolution. It was appreciated his interest in highlighting the cultural values of Cuba in this celebration in Finland that will count with recognized artists of both countries.