Attention Cubans who have appointments in this entity for today, a notice was issued to close the Consulate General of Spain in Havana due to Hurricane Rafael.
Due to the impact of Hurricane Rafael on the province of Havana and in response to weather forecasts, the Consulate General of Spain in Havana will remain closed for ordinary business today, November 7.
Appointments scheduled for that date, as well as those for yesterday the 6th, will be rescheduled as soon as possible, and interested parties will be notified by email.
The Consulate General recalled on the social network X to the Spanish community in Cuba that the emergency telephone number remains active to attend to urgent situations that affect Spanish citizens. In case of emergency, you can contact the following number: +53 5286 9122.
«Please postpone Friday’s appointments as well, I have no way to get to Havana, the transport is stopped and I am from Guantánamo», «Whoever has the appointment rescheduled, let them know so that we are aware, everyone» or «How very rachite you are , between blackouts, cyclones and hurricanes. “You work less than Santa Claus,” were some of the comments on networks about this information.
Closing of the Spanish Consulate in Havana
It is likely that the closure of the Spanish Consulate in Havana, as well as other Embassies that have given notice, will be extended due to the new energy collapse that occurred yesterday afternoon and that it will again take several days. We will keep you updated from this website.
Unfortunately, these events slow down the granting of visas and other procedures at the Spanish Consulate in the Cuban capital.
A Cuban television report recently confirmed that immigration procedures for Cuban citizens at the Spanish Consulate in Havana were being speeded up thanks to the arrival of new equipment donated by the Spanish government.
According to the report, the College of Administrative Managers of Spain made a significant donation of technological equipment to Cuba, with the aim of optimizing processes related to Spanish nationality.
The donation includes 20 scanners that have been distributed in civil registry offices throughout the island, facilitating the digitization of more than three million pages in less than six months.
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**Interview with Consulate General Representative Regarding Hurricane Rafael Impact**
**Interviewer:** Good afternoon and thank you for joining us today. With Hurricane Rafael making landfall in Cuba, can you tell us about the immediate actions taken by the Consulate General of Spain in Havana?
**Alex Reed (Consulate General Representative):** Good afternoon, and thank you for having me. In light of Hurricane Rafael’s impact, we made the decision to close the Consulate for regular business on November 7 to ensure the safety of both our staff and those we serve. We also wanted to avoid any unnecessary travel during this dangerous weather event.
**Interviewer:** How have you communicated this closure to the Spanish community in Cuba?
**Alex Reed:** We released official announcements through various channels, including our social media accounts, to inform the Spanish community. We specified that all appointments for the 6th and 7th of November will be rescheduled, and that individuals can expect to receive notifications via email regarding their new appointments.
**Interviewer:** That’s helpful to know. Could you clarify what steps individuals should take if they have an urgent situation during this closure?
**Alex Reed:** Certainly. We have activated our emergency telephone number (+53 5286 9122) for Spanish citizens in urgent need. This line is monitored, and we will do our best to assist those in critical situations during the hurricane.
**Interviewer:** Given the power outages reported across Cuba, how do you anticipate this will affect the rescheduling of appointments?
**Alex Reed:** While the situation is indeed challenging due to power outages, our team is committed to reaching out to affected individuals as soon as we are able. We understand that many people rely on these services and are making efforts to manage this disruption as smoothly as possible.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights. Lastly, what would you advise people who have appointments but are unable to travel due to transport disruptions?
**Alex Reed:** I advise those individuals to remain patient and stay tuned for our communications. We understand the difficulties posed by transport issues and will take that into account when rescheduling. The safety of our constituents is our priority, so we encourage everyone to remain safe at home until the situation stabilizes.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today and for providing this important information. Stay safe and we look forward to hearing from you again soon.
**Alex Reed:** Thank you for having me. Stay safe, everyone.
