On the occasion of the deep pain of our people in the face of the unfortunate accident that occurred at the Saratoga Hotel on May 6, in which 44 compatriots and one Spanish citizen have lost their lives to date, and after the rescue actions were completed, the President of the Republic of Cuba agreed to decree an OFFICIAL MOURNING from 06:00 on May 13 until 12:00 at night on May 14.

During the validity of the OFFICIAL MOURNING, the Lone Star Flag must be hoisted at half-staff in public buildings and military institutions.