Miguel Diaz-Canel receives support from demonstrators in New York

On September 22, 2023, Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel was greeted by enthusiastic demonstrators outside Cuba’s Mission to the UN in New York. Activists linked to The People’s Forum showed solidarity against the US 'blockade'. At the same time, Cuban exiles protested human rights violations on the island.

It was the evening of Friday, September 22, 2023, when Miguel Diaz-Canel approached the headquarters of Cuba’s Mission to the UN, at the corner of Lexington Avenue and 38th Street. Enthusiastic demonstrators waited there with signs reading 'Take Cuba Off the List', 'Let Cuba Live', and 'Biden Hands Off Cuba'. Upon arriving, amid chants, he thanked them for their solidarity, their support, and for being— he said— 'here with us'. Later, Diaz-Canel posted claiming that 'the rulers of the empire (…) should listen to their own people'.

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Crowd of Cuban protesters in Havana's Revolution Square rallying in support of Venezuela, mourning 32 victims, and condemning US capture of Maduro, with President Díaz-Canel on screen.
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Díaz-Canel condemns US capture of Maduro and reaffirms Cuba's defense

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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel rejected US statements against Cuba following the operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, in which 32 Cubans died. Cubans in various provinces demonstrated support for Venezuela, denouncing the US aggression. Cuba declared national mourning for the victims.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed that officials from his government have held conversations with United States representatives to address bilateral differences. The discussions aim to seek solutions through dialogue and evaluate both sides' willingness to take actions benefiting their peoples. The announcement came during a Central Committee of the Communist Party meeting and in a national address.

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In Havana, President Miguel Díaz-Canel emphasized the anti-imperialist vocation of the Cuban people and warned of the importance of maintaining national unity in the face of threats.

Political leaders, parliamentarians, and international organizations have expressed solidarity with Cuba in response to President Donald Trump's recent executive order imposing sanctions to obstruct oil supplies to the island. This measure intensifies the over-six-decade economic blockade against Cuba, condemned annually by the UN General Assembly since 1992. Countries like Mexico, Russia, China, and Venezuela, along with multilateral groups, have rejected the action and offered support.

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President Donald Trump described Cuba as a 'failed nation' and refused to rule out military action to topple its government, while acknowledging ongoing talks. This comes amid a severe energy crisis in Cuba triggered by US policies blocking oil imports. Cuban officials criticized the remarks, highlighting the humanitarian impact of the embargo.

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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