In a statement, that platform extended its condolences to the families affected by the explosion that killed 34 people and injured 80.

We support the revolutionary people and government. We are shocked over the magnitude of this tragedy and moved over the swift response of Cubans, who went to rescue the victims and deal with any urgencies derived from this situation, the statement noted.

On the other hand, it acknowledged that, in the face of catastrophes caused by earthquakes, floods, hurricanes and viral diseases, Latin America and the Caribbean have always counted on the resolute and swift presence of medical contingents and first respondents from the land of Jose Marti and Fidel Castro.”

Cuba has always helped us cope with the pain. The Latin American School of Medicine is an example of Cuba’s solidarity to educate professionals to assist the most vulnerable people, it added.

The Network announced that it will start collecting funds to assist the victims of the explosion and help renovating the damaged buildings, including the Concepcion Arenal school, near the Saratoga hotel.

We call on all Cuba’s friends to implement much-needed actions to guarantee the success of this initiative. We also urge Latin American and Caribbean governments to join this task actively, the document stated.

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