Cuba's UN Representative Slams U.S. Event as Provocative

Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, Cuba’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, denounced a U.S.-organized event titled “Cuba Libre,” set for October 19, 2026, at UN headquarters. He stated that this initiative is part of a broader campaign of political and diplomatic harassment aimed at weakening international support for a Cuban resolution against the blockade, which will be considered on October 27 and 28, 2026.

Soberón criticized the event for being politically motivated and for using UN facilities to promote a hostile narrative against Cuba. He raised concerns about the closed nature of the meeting, the secrecy surrounding the panelists, and the restricted press access.

He questioned the rationale behind the secrecy and argued that the event contradicts the principles governing the use of UN facilities, specifically referencing administrative instruction ST/AI/2019/4. Soberón also pointed out the double standard of the U.S., which has outstanding contributions to the UN budget while organizing events unrelated to the UN's official agenda.