US Blockade
UN general assembly approves resolution against blockade on cuba
The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution demanding an end to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba, with 165 votes in favor, seven against, and 12 abstentions. This vote marks the worst diplomatic support for Cuba in the history of these annual resolutions. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez described it as a victory for his country.
March in Harare in solidarity with Cuba against US blockade
In Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, a solidarity march with Cuba took place on Cuba Street, hours before the UN vote on a resolution demanding an end to the US blockade. The event underscores Zimbabwe's support for the Caribbean nation against US sanctions.
Cuban ambassador denounces US blockade in France
Cuba's ambassador to France, Otto Vaillant, denounced the US-imposed blockade on his country at an event in Paris. He highlighted the world's upcoming opportunity to condemn this policy once again. The statement emphasizes international solidarity with Cuba.
Belarus condemns US blockade against Cuba
From Minsk, the Belarus-Cuba society and the Russian Society for Friendship and Cultural Liaison with Foreign Countries expressed their unwavering support for Cuba in its fight against the US blockade, in a statement issued today.
China and Venezuela reject US pressure on blockade against Cuba
Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla thanked China for its unwavering support against the US blockade. China rejected Washington's coercive tactics to pressure other countries into backing the policy against the island. A Venezuelan solidarity movement denounced the pressures as political and economic blackmail ahead of the UN vote.