This report describes how the Cuban Communist Party's position diverges from the broader international communist movement and how it desires to maintain neutrality in Sino-Soviet disputes.

The discussion between Comrade Jędrychowski, Poland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Cuban Ambassador Flores Ibarra focused on Polish-Cuban trade and political relations. The conversation highlighted challenges in bilateral trade, including sugar overproduction and quality concerns for Cuban citrus fruits, while emphasizing Cuba's plans to diversify exports and expand coffee and sugar production. Politically, relations were characterized as stable, with mutual understanding, though the Cuban ambassador explained Cuba’s absence from recent Communist Party congresses due to internal decisions.

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This document discusses Cuba's decision to send observers to a Soviet-led conference, highlighting their shift from a previously neutral position due to pressure from Brezhnev and the Soviet Politburo. The decision, driven by the desire to maintain Soviet support during a difficult period, was met with caution due to fears of Chinese economic retaliation, signaling potential tensions in Sino-Cuban relations.

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This document outlines the isolation of Cuba within the Americas due to U.S. pressure, leaving Mexico and Canada as its only limited connections. It describes the Cuban Communist Party's (CPC) criticism of Latin American communist parties for their lack of commitment to armed struggle and its preference for guerrilla movements that align with Cuban leadership. The CPC’s structure and ideology are detailed, emphasizing its rejection of traditional Marxist approaches in favor of armed revolution led by the petty bourgeoisie, followed by proletarianization.

The document also discusses the decline in Fidel Castro's popularity due to economic struggles, including stagnating agricultural production, reliance on sugar exports, and high emigration rates. The emigration process is heavily regulated, with emigrants subject to property confiscation, social ostracism, and loss of Cuban citizenship. It highlights the role of Committees for the Defense of the Revolution in monitoring citizens and enforcing state control, reflecting the CPC's focus on security and ideological conformity amidst economic and political challenges.

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This 1969 Polish intelligence document details the restrictive surveillance environment in Cuba, particularly on personnel of socialist embassies. It describes widespread monitoring of embassy staff by Cuban counterintelligence, including designated "guardians" who closely observe foreigners’ social interactions. Additionally, it reports severe rationing, limited public social spaces, and restricted freedom of movement for diplomatic staff, who face barriers to interacting freely with locals due to fear of government retribution.

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According to this Polish report, Soviet Ambassador Kudryavtsev’s dismissal was made at Fidel Castro’s explicit request.

According to the Polish embassy in Havana, Sovie Ambassador Sergei Kudryavtsev failed to develop a sufficiently close relationship with Castro. The report also comments on the visit of Adam Rapacki to Cuba.

A summary of a meeting between Polish Minister Naszkowski and Brazilian Ambassador Valente.

The Hungarian Embassy in Pyongyang comments on the responses of Vietnam, Cambodia, Cuba, and Poland to the KWP's 6th Congress.

A report by Etre Sandor on the visit of five North Korean delegations to European countries and Cuba.