The only crime Cuba has committed is to defend its own economic model, Marryshow told Prensa Latina.

In response, the international community has been calling for more than three decades that it is time to lift such a hostile blockade, he added.

The Ecuadorian César Sánchez, on the other hand, acknowledged the marked interest of this policy to economically stifle Cuba´s economy.

Unfortunately, the U.S. press does not explain what is really happening, therefore, our group seeks to explain how this affects Cubans.

About thirty speakers reiterated their strong support for Cuba on Wednesday during the first day of UNGA debate dedicated to analyzing the impact of the US blockade.

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