Madrid/A group of Cuban organizations in Spain held a meeting this Friday in Madrid, under the title of Cuba a Pulso, with the aim of moving together towards greater coordination. The exiles seek to strengthen the common physical space and strengthen their political impact in Europe, according to a press release sent to the editorial office of 14ymedio.
Representatives of Alas Tensas and its Gender Observatory, Inverted Tree, Museum V, Dialogue Table, Dissidence in Movement, Christian Democracy, Otra Ola, ClickCuba, Forma Foco, CubaxCuba, 5 Minutos, Ciudadanía y Libertad, Red Femenina and El Toque, convened from Casa Palanca, participated in the meeting, which had the support of the Czech organization People in Need.
“The event is born from hope and the need to be together to be stronger,” says the statement, which defines the meeting as “a first step” to build “a possible route to strengthen ourselves as exiles in Madrid and, who knows, in the rest of Europe.”
The event is born from hope and the need to be together to be stronger
Cuba a Pulso is committed to having a physical space that allows these and other organizations to come together, and that functions as a venue for meetings, consultations and community activities. Although the organizers recognize that having a headquarters “may not be immediately within reach,” they consider that moving towards that goal would be “a first tangible step” to consolidate joint work.
Political influence in Spain was another of the axes of the debate. According to the note, a strong network of Cubans in Madrid and in Europe “can influence the diplomatic agenda”, as well as open spaces for dialogue with Spanish and European institutions to promote rights and opportunities for Cubans inside and outside the Island.
The document also highlights the need to support Cuban asylum seekers, who are increasingly numerous in Spain. Among the proposals discussed is the creation of a structured reception route, which includes guidance on asylum and documentation, search for employment and housing, access to basic services and support during the adaptation process.
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The participants insisted on the idea of ”unity without uniformity”, highlighting that the objective is not to impose a single vision, but rather to articulate differences under shared values such as dignity, solidarity and support for those who remain on the Island. “Unity does not mean crushing opinions,” the note states, “but recognizing what unites us.”
The meeting concluded with the commitment to continue the conversations and translate them into concrete actions. “This meeting does not remain in words; it was born with the desire to translate conversations into actions,” states the statement, which describes the meeting as “the seed of a shared path” for the Cuban exile in Madrid and in Europe.
