On this occasion, they have already collected so far contributions of powdered milk, disposable gloves, syringes and various medicines, which will bring with them as a friendly donation.

This was announced at a recent meeting with the Cuban ambassador here, Zulan Popa, at the diplomatic headquarters, but subsequently other trade unions joined this effort, Cordero told Prensa Latina.

The Uruguayan delegation, which will join the resumption of the traditional parade for the international date, after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, is made up of workers and retirees from the transport, teaching and dairy industries.

For the member of the Cuesta Duarte Institute of the workers’ movement, it is of special significance to appreciate in the Caribbean archipelago the capacity of Cubans to solve pressing situations during more than 60 years of the US hostility and blockade, and “to learn how to overcome those needs”.

Within the program of the visit to be developed, he mentioned the delivery of the solidarity contribution, a meeting at the institution of high performance sports and meetings with equivalent sectorial unions.

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