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.

The city council of Turin, Italy, approved a resolution condemning the US economic blockade against Cuba and demanding concrete aid projects. Similar events in the Philippines and Chile reiterated international support for the Caribbean nation amid intensified sanctions. These actions highlight Cuba's resilience and its global health cooperation.

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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel delivered a speech at the ALBA Summit condemning the Monroe Doctrine and U.S. gunboat diplomacy against Venezuela and the region. He emphasized the sovereignty of Latin America and the Caribbean, and demanded an end to unilateral coercive measures. He reaffirmed commitment to regional integration and the legacy of Fidel Castro and Hugo Chávez.

Enrique Santiago, first vice-chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Spanish Parliament, highlighted his group's support for Cuba today in the face of threats from the United States.

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From Havana, Cuba sent a message of greetings to the Eurasian Intergovernmental Economic Council, reaffirming its commitment to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) despite damage from Hurricane Melissa. The message expresses gratitude for international support and highlights key areas of cooperation. It stresses the need for financial integration to overcome barriers from the US blockade.

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