Cairo, October 6, 2026. The Cuban Embassy in Egypt participated, along with 11 other Latin American and Caribbean countries, in a folk art exhibition held at the Salah Taher Hall of the Cairo Opera House.

The exhibition showcased artistic expressions that reflect the diversity and spirit of Latin American culture, influenced by nature and traditions passed down through generations.

Guyana, Georgetown October 6th , 2026. A solemn ceremony was held on October 6, 2026, in Guyana, to commemorate the 73 victims of this heinous crime—57 Cubans, 11 Guyanese, and 5 Koreans—attended by the Honourable Hugh Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana; Guyanese ministers Steven Jacobs and Vanessa Benn; and other high-ranking government officials.

Geneva, 6 October. The Human Rights Council today adopted a resolution proposed by Cuba, together with other countries, calling for the non-application of measures incompatible with international law that affect children’s equitable access to nutritious food.

During the debate on the proposal, Cuban representative Aimé Triana Sevajanes stressed that the call included in the resolution constitutes a recognition of the devastating impacts of the blockade and energy encirclement imposed by the United States against the Cuban people.

Imperative to end US blockade against Cuba

By Susellys Perez Mesa-Cuban Ambassador to Zimbabwe

The Herald, Zimbabwe

We have probably all heard about the blockade that the US has maintained against Cuba for over 60 years.

Perhaps you are also aware of the undeniable humanitarian consequences for the people of this beautiful Caribbean island, which this superpower’s policy has officially imposed on them since the triumph of the Revolution in 1959.

Statement by Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Permanent Representative of Cuba, on draft resolution L.34 “The human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation”

Statement by Second Secretary Aimé Triana, Representative of Cuba, during the general comments on draft resolution L.32, entitled “Improving equitable access for children to adequate and nutritious food”

Statement by Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, during the general comments on draft resolution L.27, entitled “Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the implications for human rights of the management of hazardous substances”

Statement by Second Secretary, Roberto Cabañas on the draft resolution L.25 “Implications of artificial intelligence for the promotion and protection of human rights”

Señor Presidente:

Agradecemos a México y Guatemala la presentación del proyecto de resolución L.20. versión revisada.

La Declaración sobre los Derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas, en cuya elaboración Cuba tuvo un papel relevante, es uno de los mayores avances alcanzados en la reivindicación de los derechos de los pueblos originarios. Mucho se ha logrado como resultado de su implementación en los últimos 20 años, pero aún queda mucho por hacer.

Statement by Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson on draft resolution L.17 “Strengthening international cooperation to promote and protect the rights of women and girls in the context of digital technologies”