Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba (MINREX)

Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla
Felipe Pérez Roque
Ricardo Alarcón de Quesada
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MINREX BuildingPhoto © CiberCuba

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba (MINREX) is responsible for the international relations of the Cuban government. The Council of State appoints the minister as well as the six deputy ministers who oversee the various departments within the ministry. The mansion that serves as the headquarters of MINREX was originally owned by the Gómez-Mena family.

Ministers of Foreign Relations of Cuba since 1959:

  • Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla (since 2009)
  • Felipe Pérez Roque (1999-2009)
  • Roberto Robaina González (1993-1999)
  • Ricardo Alarcón de Quesada (1992-1993)
  • Isidoro Malmierca Peoli (1976-1992)
  • Raúl Roa García (1959-1976)

A high-ranking official from MINREX denies the existence of Chinese espionage bases in Cuba: "Find another lie!"

Cuban government breaks silence on the situation in Syria.

The Cuban government requests legal status for Cubans with I-220A in the U.S.

The Cuban regime dismisses the Chief Ideologist of the Communist Party and appoints him as ambassador to Vietnam.

The Foreign Ministry condemns Israeli attacks in Lebanon "very close to Cuban diplomatic missions."

BRICS countries respond to Cuba's request to join the group.

The first colonel of the MININT and head of Immigration was able to travel to the United States.

The Cuban regime once again urges residents in the U.S. to invest in the island.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX) has legalized over one million documents from January to September 2024.

Alleged photo of former Cuban Foreign Minister Felipe Pérez Roque in Havana causing a stir on social media.

The Cuban regime denies interference in the Florida elections.

The Cuban regime labels Venezuelan leader María Corina Machado as a "liar."

The government extends the presence of Cuban doctors in Guatemala until 2027.

The regime assures that the Cuban people will continue on the path of the revolution alongside Fidel.

Conabi launches online service for obtaining and legalizing criminal records in Cuba.

The Cuban government denies sending IT specialists to alter electoral results in Venezuela.

The Cuban regime denies the movement of people and documentation to Caracas.

Raúl Castro calls Nicolás Maduro to congratulate him on the election results in Venezuela.

They report poor service at the consulates of Cuba and Spain: "I can neither bring my relatives nor travel to Havana."

Cuban ex-diplomat expelled from Colombia dies in traffic accident.

The Cuban government rejects Argentina's stance following the coup attempt in Bolivia.

The Cuban government speaks out on the U.S. submarine in the waters of the Guantanamo Naval Base.

Cuba and South Korea plan to open embassies "as soon as possible."

The Cuban regime expresses its interest in joining the BRICS group in Russia.

Ships from Venezuela and Canada will arrive in Cuba at the same time as the Russian naval fleet.

China expresses "firm support" for the Cuban regime.

Marco Rubio calls for "consequences" following the announcement of a nuclear submarine docked in Havana.

The arrival in Havana of three warships and a nuclear-powered submarine from Russia has been announced.

The Cuban regime considers the new U.S. regulations to be "limited."

The Cuban regime acknowledges its inability to meet the basic needs of the population.