Jose Antonio Arbesu
Encyclopedia
Jose Antonio Arbesu Fraga (born 21 June 1940 in Havana
, Cuba
) is a Cuban diplomat
. Mr. Arbesu served as the chief of the Cuban Interests Section
in Washington, D.C.
from 1989 to 1992.
Havana
Havana is the capital city, province, major port, and leading commercial centre of Cuba. The city proper has a population of 2.1 million inhabitants, and it spans a total of — making it the largest city in the Caribbean region, and the most populous...
, Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
) is a Cuban diplomat
Diplomat
A diplomat is a person appointed by a state to conduct diplomacy with another state or international organization. The main functions of diplomats revolve around the representation and protection of the interests and nationals of the sending state, as well as the promotion of information and...
. Mr. Arbesu served as the chief of the Cuban Interests Section
Cuban Interests Section
The Cuban Interests Section in Washington, DC is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Cuba to the United States.It is located at 2639 16th Street Northwest, Washington, D.C...
in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
from 1989 to 1992.