Cuba reaffirms its fight against corruption and in favor of law and institutionalization
New York, 2 June 2021. Gladys María Bejerano Portela, Comptroller General of the Republic of Cuba, participated virtually today at the Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly against Corruption.
Extraterritoriality of the blockade against Cuba seeks to hold back our economic development
New York, 2 June 2021. The main sign of the reinforcement of the extraterritoriality of the United States economic, commercial and financial blockade against Cuba is the application, as of 17 April 2019, of Title III of the Helms-Burton Act, a legislation that imposes coercive measures against third countries to interrupt commercial and investment relations with Cuba, and hold back the economic development of the country.
Illinois House of Representatives urges to end US blockade on Cuba
Washington, 1 June 2021.The Illinois House of Representatives approved a resolution calling Congress to eliminate the US economic, commercial and financial blockade against Cuba, which has been in force for six decades.
The document is the 33rd adopted by a local or State authority in the US territory in the interest of improving bilateral relations, Havana's ambassador to Washington, Lianys Torres, tweeted on Tuesday.
Cuba underscores UNICEF´s efforts in supporting the fight against COVID-19
New York, 1st June 2021. During the annual session of the UNICEF (United Nations Children´s Fund) Executive Board, held at the New York headquarters of the organization, Cuba recognized today UNICEF´s continued support for the island´s national plans to promote education, health and participation of all children and adolescents, including in the midst of the current pandemic.
Cuba highlights importance of South-South cooperation in a world wounded by COVID-19
New York, 1st June 2021. Cuba participated today at the 20th session of the United Nations High-Level Committee on South-South Cooperation, represented by Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Investment of the Republic of Cuba, Déborah Rivas Saavedra.