President Diaz-Canel proposed proclaiming 2026 as the Year of Fidel Castro’s Centennial
On Thursday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel addressed the National Assembly and highlighted the approval of the Economic Plan, the State Budget, and the Science, Technology, and Innovation Law.
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The Cuban President affirmed that the country faces a complex crisis exacerbated by the U.S. blockade and an uncertain international context, which threatens multilateralism, international law, and global peace.
Diaz-Canel emphasized that Cuba also suffers economic aggression through the intensification of the blockade, its inclusion on the list of state sponsors of terrorism, and the sabotage of international trade and financial transactions.
The President acknowledged that 2025 was a year of great challenges, but highlighted the international support against the embargo and Cuba’s inclusion as a member of the BRICS group, which strengthened its leadership in the global South.
He also denounced the U.S. doctrine of “peace through strength,” and stated that it seeks to impose imperialist domination, seize natural resources, and threaten Venezuela with acts of war and maritime piracy.
🇨🇺 El respaldo unánime de la comunidad internacional, a pesar de las sucias gestiones, las brutales presiones del gobierno de Estados Unidos y las falacias que este difunde sobre Cuba.#cubadebate #cuba #AsambleaNacional pic.twitter.com/G7tYW8lp0f
— Cubadebate (@cubadebatecu) December 19, 2025
The text reads, “The unanimous support of the international community, despite the dirty dealings, the brutal pressures of the United States government, and the falsehoods it spreads about Cuba, is remarkable.”
The President reiterated that Cuba will not surrender and that three principles guide it: unity, continuity, and creative resistance, to confront the crisis with discipline, innovation, and active popular participation in all sectors.
Diaz-Canel emphasized the need for macroeconomic stabilization, correction of distortions, and productive growth, with accountability and concrete measures to guarantee social justice and sustainability in the Cuban economy.
The President highlighted the importance of science and innovation as engines of development, which integrates universities, businesses, and local communities to generate practical solutions in production, energy, health, and daily life.
He noted that the challenge is to transform every law and plan into tangible actions. The President proposed proclaiming 2026 as the Year of Fidel Castro’s Centennial, and urged that every task be imbued with the Commander’s spirit of solidarity and commitment to social justice.
The President of #Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel, denounced the #US security strategy, warning that it seeks to impose its imperialist dominance and threatens regional #peace. In this regard, the president condemned the growing and provocative threats against #Venezuela, under pretexts… pic.twitter.com/EVdVrDdDZA
— teleSUR English (@telesurenglish) December 19, 2025
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