The Embassy of Cuba in London

Amb. Ms. Bárbara Montalvo Álvarez

Her Excellency Bárbara Elena Montalvo Álvarez is the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to the United Kingdom.

She has represented Cuba in London with a strong diplomatic focus on solidarity, education, and cultural exchange. Her tenure has featured active engagement with British civil society and solidarity movements; for instance, she has publicly thanked the UK Campaign for Cuba for their support amid political and economic challenges.

As Cuba’s ambassador, she has also highlighted themes of resistance and continuity: she framed Cuba’s development not merely in terms of its recent history, but as a continuation of the long arc of its national struggle.

Her background includes senior service in Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where she has held roles of responsibility, including serving as Chief of Staff to the Foreign Minister.

In London, she has repeatedly emphasized Cuba’s commitment to education and international cooperation.