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CUBA solidarity reached the Eisteddfod in Pontypridd today as supporters greeted Cuban ambassador Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter.

Cymru Cuba is affiliated with the Cuba Solidarity Campaign and organised the fringe event at the Maes.

Plaid Cymru Senedd member Luke Fletcher told the meeting about an all-party Cuba solidarity group that has been set up in the Welsh Parliament to provide practical support to Cuba.

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