Among its objectives are supporting asylum seekers and the desire to “influence the diplomatic agenda”
14ymedio, Madrid, December 13, 2025 — A group of Cuban organizations in Spain held a meeting in Madrid this Friday, entitled “Cuba a Pulso” (Cuba at Full Speed), with the aim of working together towards greater coordination. The exiles seek to strengthen their shared physical space and bolster their political influence in Europe, according to a press release sent to the 14ymedio newsroom.
The meeting, which was supported by the Czech organization People in Need, included representatives from Alas Tensas and its Gender Observatory, Árbol Invertido, Museo V, Mesa de Diálogo de la Juventud Cubana, Disidencias en Movimiento, Democracia Cristiana, Otra Ola, ClickCuba, Forma Foco, CubaxCuba, 5 Minutos, Ciudadanía y Libertad, Red Femenina and El Toque, convened from Casa Palanca.
“The event stems from the hope and need to be together to be stronger,” the statement says, defining the meeting as “a first step” to build “a possible path to strengthen ourselves as exiles in Madrid and, who knows, in the rest of Europe.”
The event was born from the hope and the need to be together to be stronger
Cuba a Pulso aims to establish a physical space that can bring together these and other organizations, serving as a venue for meetings, consultations, and community activities. While the organizers acknowledge that having a headquarters “may not be immediately achievable,” they believe that moving toward this goal would be “a tangible first step” in consolidating their collaborative work.
Political influence in Spain was another key topic of discussion. According to the report, a strong network of Cubans in Madrid and 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 both on and off the island.
The document also underscores the need to support Cuban asylum seekers, whose numbers are growing in Spain. Among the proposals discussed is the creation of a structured reception pathway, which would include guidance on asylum and documentation, job and housing searches, access to basic services, and support throughout the adaptation process.
The participants emphasized the idea of ”unity without uniformity,” stressing that the goal is not to impose a single vision, but to articulate differences under shared values such as dignity, solidarity, and support for those who remain on the island. “Unity does not mean suppressing opinions,” the statement reads, “but rather recognizing what unites us.”
The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue the talks and translate them into concrete actions. “This meeting is not just talk; it was born from the desire to translate the conversations into action,” the statement affirms, describing the gathering as “the seed of a shared path” for the Cuban exile community in Madrid and Europe.
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