Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez expressed his government’s satisfaction with the setting up of a bilateral, national and temporary ceasefire between Colombia’s government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group.
The United Nations General Assembly, through its resolution 68/192, decided "to declare July 30 as World Day against Trafficking in Persons, in view of the need to raise awareness of the situation of victims of trafficking in persons and to promote and protect their rights". This resolution calls on different actors, including civil society, to celebrate this date.
The U.S. government has begun applying sanctions to Cubans with dual nationality and foreigners visiting Cuba, reports Granma newspaper today.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro thanked his Cuban counterpart Miguel Díaz-Canel for the island's unconditional support and fraternal affection.
Cuba has been chosen to host the 69th Regional Commission for the Americas of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in 2024.