The economic, commercial, and financial embargo has caused the island more than 164 billion dollars in damages over six decades and has impacted all sectors of the population’s lives.

Despite this unjust policy, Cuba has achievements to show, for example, in education and health, noted psychologist and social scientist Elisa Neumann, a member of the Network.

“We must redouble our solidarity with the Cuban people,” she said.

Speakers at the meeting recalled recent campaigns carried out here in support of the island, including the delivery of anesthesia machines, medicines, and supplies to hospitals such as Miguel Enriquez, Diez de Octubre, and Salvador Allende.

The Cuban ambassador to Chile, Oscar Cornelio Oliva, stated that the blockade against his country continues despite the fact that for 33 years the vast majority of the world’s nations have spoken out against this unjust policy at the UN.

He denounced that the blockade is clearly an act of genocide against the Cuban people and that its objective is to provoke hunger and desperation.

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