The meeting at the Cuban embassy also aimed to commemorate two historical dates: the 181st anniversary of the birth of Antonio Maceo and the 98th anniversary of Ernesto “Che” Guevara, both paradigms of the struggle for national sovereignty.

Tania Telleria, from the Cuban Roots Cultural Association, addressed the commonalities between Antonio Maceo and Ernesto Guevara, who—although they lived in different eras—both shared the same revolutionary fervor.

Speaking to those present, Ambassador Oscar Cornelio Oliva, in addition to highlighting the legacy of Maceo and Che, explained that Cubans do not want war, because it would entail a very high cost, but neither will they surrender, nor renounce their independence and their political system.

At the meeting, the Cuban consul in Chile, Vladimir Guerra, explained the new Immigration, Foreigners, and Citizenship laws that will come into effect on November 1.

Among the modifications is the elimination of the previous 24-month limit on stays abroad for Cuban citizens, meaning they can remain abroad for as long as they need.

Regarding rights, it is reaffirmed that Cubans residing abroad maintain the use, enjoyment, and free disposal of their property within the national territory, in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic.

The consul also explained that the new digital services for requesting and obtaining documents from the Cuban Civil Registry allow for the quick and secure acquisition of documents for use abroad, such as birth, marriage, single status, and death certificates, as well as criminal records.

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