In an interview with Prensa Latina, Garza denounced the increasing impacts of the US economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed on the Caribbean country for more than 60 years, and the complex situation it has generated for that nation’s all sectors and the people’s daily life.
Based on this reality, she described the event, in the presence of delegates from across the region, as significant, as it will discuss and reflect on how to further promote solidarity in the material sphere, and help the Cuban people.
“It’s also a political solidarity, a battle against the cultural and media war. I believe this meeting will strengthen the support and solidarity that has been building,” the activist added, referring to the significance of showing that “Cuba is not alone.”
Olivia Garza, who is also the vice president of the Jose Marti Association of Cuban Residents in Mexico, alluded to the recent launch of the “An Oil Ship for Cuba” campaign, along with the Mexican Movement of Solidarity with the island (a part of the organizing committee of the Meeting) and the Communist Party of Mexico.
A few hours before the Continental Meeting, to be held from Thursday to Sunday, Garza emphasized the importance of working and uniting in defense of the sovereignty of the peoples, and Latin America and the Caribbean as a zone of peace.
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