On his Twitter account, the head of Cuban diplomacy expressed his “heartfelt condolences to the relatives of the victims of the unfortunate traffic accident in Gualaca, Panama, where irregular migrants, including Cuban citizens, were involved.”

Rodriguez insisted that “Cuba reiterates its permanent commitment to regular, safe and orderly migration” and pointed out that the Cuban Embassy in Panama “maintains communication with competent authorities to identify the victims of Cuban nationality and provide the required consular assistance to our compatriots and their families.”

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