Varadero, Matanzas, Feb 1 (ACN) It is of great satisfaction to me to announce the resumption of our consular presence in this spa city, said Canadian ambassador to Cuba Geoff Gartshore during a ceremony here to reopen the consulate in this popular sun-and-beach tourist center in the western province of Matanzas.
In the presence of local vice-governor of Matanzas province Marieta Poey and Tourism authorities, Gartshore said that for more than 30 years Canadians used the consular services in Varadero; Today a new stage opens to benefit Matanzas and another four Cuban provinces.
The ambassador said that he trusted that the new honorary cónsul Brian Paivo, with large tourism experience and so many contacts in the