The group will remain in Santiago de Cuba until August 6 and will be responsible for repairing and painting educational centers in the eastern province, thus contributing to the maintenance of infrastructure affected by the limitations imposed by the United States’ economic, commercial, and financial blockade against the island, Cubainformación reported.

The group also indicated that it is transporting 66 packages of medical, school, and sports supplies, in addition to their personal items, donated by organizations and individuals in solidarity.

“These supplies seek to alleviate the shortages generated by the unjust US blockade, which for more than six decades has hindered Cuba’s access to essential resources, and which has been reinforced with 250 new sanctions in the last seven years,” the source stated.

Before their departure, members of the brigade emphasized the humanitarian and solidarity nature of the project and reiterated their commitment to Cuban sovereignty and resistance.

“Our work is a grain of sand in the face of the hostility of the blockade, but above all, it is a message that Cuba is not alone,” they noted.

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