As he arrived on Monday afternoon for a meeting with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla was met by a small group of Cuban activists who shouted insults and slogans against the regime he represents.
The meeting with Albares, confirmed by Spanish Foreign Ministry sources to EFE, took place in the Spanish capital, coinciding with Rodríguez's stopover after an official visit to China and before returning to Havana.
The protesters voiced their disapproval of the Castro regime official with cries of "You miserable!", "Murderer!", "Shameless!" and "We want a free Cuba!", condemning the fact that while the Cuban people endure extreme poverty, the minister continues to travel without addressing the island's severe issues.
These demonstrations occur amid a growing wave of activism by Cubans in Spain against the repression and humanitarian crisis in Cuba.
The discussion between Albares and Rodríguez covered the situation in Cuba and issues related to the upcoming Ibero-American Summit scheduled for November in Madrid.
Rodríguez's visit to Spain is part of a tour to garner support in response to what the Cuban government describes as an "energy blockade" imposed by the United States, amidst intense international pressure since the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
The presence of activists critical of the Cuban regime in Madrid highlights the discontent of the diaspora with their leaders' management and the harsh realities faced by the island's population.
Understanding the Cuban Protests in Madrid
Why did Cuban activists confront Bruno Rodríguez in Madrid?
Cuban activists confronted Bruno Rodríguez to express their disapproval of the Cuban government's policies and to protest against the ongoing repression and humanitarian crisis on the island.
What was discussed in the meeting between Bruno Rodríguez and José Manuel Albares?
The meeting between Bruno Rodríguez and José Manuel Albares focused on the situation in Cuba and topics related to the upcoming Ibero-American Summit in Madrid scheduled for November.