Cuba reaffirms zero tolerance for drugs at international forum

Cuba reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on drugs at the CELAC-European Union bi-regional forum in Brussels. The island's Foreign Ministry reported this firm position.

At the CELAC-European Union bi-regional forum held in the Belgian capital, Cuba once again expressed its unwavering commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on drugs. The Cuban Foreign Ministry reported this statement, emphasizing the country's determination in combating drug trafficking and illicit substance use. The event, which brings together representatives from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe, serves as a platform for discussing international cooperation issues, where Cuba highlights its preventive and educational approach to drugs. This reaffirmation occurs amid regional collaboration to address global challenges related to public health and security.

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Brazilian President Lula da Silva and Cuban Vice President Valdes Mesa speaking at CELAC-EU summit, warning about US militarization in the Caribbean.
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Leaders warn of US militarization at CELAC-EU summit

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At the CELAC-EU summit in Santa Marta, Colombia, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdes Mesa denounced the growing US military presence in the Caribbean. Lula specifically referred to the movement of US troops and ships in the region. Valdes Mesa stressed the need to preserve the area as a Zone of Peace, proclaimed in 2014.

Cuba upholds its role as a key partner in regional security against drug trafficking, despite contradictory US policies. A recent article in The American Conservative highlights overlooked bilateral cooperation. In recent years, Cuban authorities have seized tons of drugs headed to the US market.

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Building on prior condemnations of specific incidents like the US attack on a Venezuelan oil tanker on December 11, Cuba has strongly condemned escalating US warmongering against Venezuela at the UN Security Council, threatening regional sovereignty and peace. Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla highlighted international concerns over US violations of international law.

Several international organizations and figures expressed rejection of recent threats by U.S. President Donald Trump against Cuba, condemning the blockade and coercive measures. These solidarity statements highlight the defense of Cuban sovereignty against U.S. imperialism. Support comes from Ecuador, India, China, Italy, and Panama.

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Cuba's Ministry of Culture and the National Program Against Racism and Discrimination have announced the International Conference 'Cuba 2026: Anti-Racist Thoughts and Actions,' set for October.

US President Donald Trump has resorted to inflammatory rhetoric, stating that 'going in and destroying' is probably the only option left on the table. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a political ultimatum to Havana, demanding that Cuban leadership change its system or face a deepening blockade. Cuba responds by upholding its firm stance, as Fidel Castro did against past threats.

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At the Third Plenary Meeting of the National Committee of the Union of Young Communists, Cuban youth discussed their role in the country's current situation and contributions to the Government Program. Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, a Political Bureau member and secretary of Organization of the Party's Central Committee, reiterated the Party's confidence in youth to consolidate the national project.

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