Havana, April 28 (Prensa Latina) The Mexican Navy’s training ship ARM Cuauhtémoc arrived today at the Sierra Maestra Cruise Terminal in Havana with a message of peace and friendship.
The sailboat, known as the Ambassador and Knight of the Seas, was received by flotilla captain José Luis Souto, second-in-command of the Revolutionary Navy.
On board the ship, the Mexican ambassador to the Caribbean nation, Miguel Ignacio Díaz, thanked the crew for their welcome and highlighted the historic brotherhood between the two countries.
He emphasized that this visit comes at a time when the island is experiencing economic difficulties and is an expression of the willingness of his country and its president, Claudia Sheinbaum, to extend a helping hand and reaffirm that Cuba can count on Mexico’s solidarity.
He stated that during their stay, until April 30, the sailors will be able to visit emblematic sites in the Cuban capital and gain a deeper understanding of this sister nation, connected to their nation by the Gulf of Mexico and significant historical events.
This cruise, with a crew of 277 (64 women and 213 men), commemorates the bicentennial of the Consolidation of Mexico’s Independence (1825-2025) and will visit 22 ports in 15 countries over 254 days.
During their stay, the visitors will participate in a program of activities that includes official visits to Cuban authorities, floral tributes at the monuments to José Martí and Benito Juárez, and exchanges with the Granma Naval Academy.
The public will be able to tour the vessel starting today, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on April 29, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., local time.
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