Cuban deputy foreign minister Anayansi Rodriguez is heading the island’s delegation at the 11th Meeting of National Coordinators of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) taking place February 6 and 7 in the Honduras city of San Pedro Sula.
Rodriguez, Cuban National Coordinator at CELAC, arrived in Honduras on Wednesday to attend the forum, which will consider the alliance’s agenda for the coming months and favor exchange and coordination of CELAC members’ positions in the face of regional issues, according to the Cuban Foreign Ministry.
Documents authenticated by MINREX will remain valid
All documents hitherto authenticated by the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX) remain in force despite the official transfer of these functions to the Ministry of Justice (MINJUS).
MINREX clarifies transfer of authentication proceedings to Ministry of Justice
In a post on X, the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX) explained that the current formalities to authenticate documents remain valid regardless of the assumption of this process by the Ministry of Justice (MINJUS).
Vietnamese party leader grateful for Cuba's affection
To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (PCV), thanked Cuba for its affection for his nation, especially on the occasion of the political organization's anniversary.
Santiago de Cuba deemed an appealing tourist destination
Santiago de Cuba, the second most important city in the country, consolidates as a tourist destination in order to contribute to economic development at local and national level and, to this end, there have been aesthetic and safety improvements aligned with current trends and intended to provide better services, according to Claudia Marina Álvarez, a marketing specialist of the local office of the Ministry of Tourism.
Cuba to host Latin American Monologue Festival
Nothing better for an old coliseum like the Tomás Terry Theater (TTT) in the province of Cienfuegos than celebrating its 135th anniversary while hosting the VI Latin American Monologue Festival between February 27 and March 2.
Diaz-Canel expressed his support to Mexico's President
Miguel Diaz-Canel, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and president of the country, expressed his solidarity and support to Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, president of Mexico, in the face of the slanderous statements made by the U.S. government.
Havana to host 3rd International Transportation and Logistics Fair
The 3rd International Transport and Logistics Fair (FITL 2025) will be held April 1-3 at the Pabexpo exhibition center in Havana, with the participation of the main national and foreign actors in the sector.
President of Cuban Parliament ratifies condemnation of U.S. measures
In a post on X, Political Bureau member Esteban Lazo, President of the Cuban Parliament and of the Council of State, ratified the condemnation of the new U.S. decisions taken as part of what that government calls the reestablishment of a tough Cuba policy and which described as further steps to asphyxiate the Cuban economy and cause harm to its people.
Venezuelan deputies paid tribute to José Martí
Pedro Carreño, chairman of the Standing Committee on Administration and Services of the National Assembly of the sister Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, who is visiting Cuba at the head of a delegation of parliamentarians from that country, laid a wreath Saturday on the National Hero José Martí Memorial at Havana's Revolution Square.
Statement by the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Esteban Lazo received Venezuelan deputies
Political Bureau member Esteban Lazo Hernández, president of the National Assembly of People's Power and of the Council of State, met on Saturday with a delegation of deputies of the National Assembly of the sister Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela who traveled to Cuba to participate in the Parliamentary Forum for Peace with Sovereignty and Democracy.
Díaz-Canel: “Criminal measures against Cuba are hardly surprising”
In a post on X, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez referred to the measures taken against the island by the U.S. government as criminal and hardly surprising.
Havana Youth Forum in Solidarity with Palestine
A youth forum called “With All and for the Good of All” underway in this capital as part of the 6th International Conference for World Balance approved a declaration of solidarity with Palestine.
Cuba launches new projects against gender violence
The Temporary Working Group in charge of the National Program for the Advancement of Women (PAM) reviewed two new projects and a communication campaign designed to bolster the action plan to prevent gender and family violence.
Cuban customs extends exemption on food, toiletries and medicines
In its Extraordinary Version No. 2, the Official Gazette of the Republic reported the extension to April 30, 2025 of tax-free non-commercial imports of food, toiletries, medicines and medical supplies as non-accompanied baggage in packages of up to 50 kg or equivalent to USD 500 in value.