Cuba condemns and denounces new escalation of US economic blockade
Havana, January 30, 2026.- The Revolutionary Government condemns in the strongest terms the new escalation by the US government against Cuba in its efforts to impose a total blockade on fuel supplies to our country. The executive order issued by the US President on January 29, 2026, declares a supposed national emergency, under which his government will be able to impose trade tariffs on imports of products from countries that supply oil to Cuba.
Fruitful meeting with South African Minister of Higher Education
Pretoria, 29 January 2026.- The Cuban Ambassador to South Africa, Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo, held a fruitful meeting with the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, and his team. The South African minister recalled his previous visits to Cuba and confirmed his interest in returning to finalize new agreements with the Cuban Ministry of Higher Education.
The tribute to Martí must be permanent
Pretoria, 28 January 2026 – The Cuban Embassy in South Africa paid a heartfelt tribute to José Martí, the most universal of all Cubans and the National Apostle, on the 173rd anniversary of his birth. His thought remains relevant and important, and it´s essential for defending the sovereignty and independence of Cuba today, especially in the current context marked by threats from the United States.
Support for Cuba in South Africa reaches Cape Times newspaper
Cape Town, 27 January 2026.- The renowned and prestigious Cape Town-based newspaper Cape Times published the article “The United States «checkmate» against Cuba is doomed to fail” by Fatima Swartz, a founding and still active member of the solidarity movement with Cuba in South Africa. The article discusses the recent threats by the United States against Cuba, following the imperialist aggression against Venezuela.
Solidarity with Cuba resonates in South Africa
Pretoria, 25 January 2026.- As part of the global day of action against the blockade, Cubans living in South Africa and friends in solidarity with Cuba gathered at the iconic Union Buildings, at the foot of the Nelson Mandela statue, to defend Cuba's sovereignty and independence. There was certainly no shortage of messages of Viva Cuba! and Down with imperialism! as well as the feeling of Cubanhood and defence of the homeland.