Salute to Spain! - Cuban-Spanish Friendship Song

When the United States decreed an embargo against Cuba in 1960 and 1962, its Latin American and European allies followed suit, however, Francisco Franco did not place an embargo on Cuba. American pressure against the Spanish embargo breach was deflected by the renegotiation of the American military bases in Spain in 1963. After Franco’s death, Cuba decreed three days of mourning. Lyrics: Viene de alegre canción Con el dulzor de mi caña Para brindar por España Con todo mi corazón Con melado de caña Endulzaré mi voz Para gritar con amor “¡Que viva España!“ “¡Que viva España!“ Somos nietos de tu amor Nietos de tu misma historia Herederos de tu gloria Y de tu acento mejor Con melado de caña Endulzaré mi voz Para gritar con amor “¡Que viva España!“ “¡Que viva España!“ España ha sido el cris