It’s not just about helping a sister country; it’s about defending a symbol of resistance, say voices from the heart of the Brazilian farmers’ struggle. Others assert that the island is always present whereever one is most needed; now it’s time to give back.
Promoted by the Landless Workers’ Movement and organized in 24 states across the five regions of the South American nation, the campaign has the urgent and clear goal of raising funds to purchase vital medicines for Cuban hospitals.
These health centers are facing difficulties due to the intensification of the US economic blockade, especially after President Donald Trump recently signed a memorandum that will tighten restrictions imposed on Cuba.
“The lack of energy, gas, medicines, and hospital supplies is hitting the Cuban healthcare system hard, and this directly affects the most vulnerable population,” explained the organizers, who have already formally consulted the Cuban Ministry of Public Health to obtain a list of priority medications.
The logistics will be complex but transparent: the funds raised will be used to directly purchase medicines from laboratories and then airlift them to Havana. Every peso donated will be a dose of relief.
“We know it’s just a drop in the ocean, but we cannot remain silent in the face of injustice,” said the Landless People’s Movement, which hopes to enlist the help of other grassroots organizations.
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