On his social media account, the minister emphasized that, as a matter of principle, Cuba does not oppose assistance from governments or organizations, provided it benefits the people and does not exploit the suffering of those affected for political gain under the guise of solidarity.

Rodriguez said that “the State Department can continue lying about Cuba, but it cannot alter the facts.” In a statement, the Cuban Foreign Ministry explained that despite Washington’s proclaimed intention to send aid, there was never any official communication between the two governments to coordinate it.

It was the Cuban Catholic Church that informed national authorities about the initiative of their US counterparts.

The text reiterates that Cuba is not opposed to foreign assistance, provided it benefits the people and the needs of the victims are not exploited for political gain under the guise of solidarity.

All contributions received will be organized and distributed by the relevant authorities, with the participation of social actors such as the Catholic Church.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that this donation represents a fraction of the effort undertaken by the Cuban state and people, as well as the cooperation received from numerous countries and organizations, including U.S. entities not affiliated with the U.S. government.

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