The Caribbean nation’s ambassador, Oscar Leon, stated that the Executive Order signed by US President Donald Trump on January 29 further tightens the economic blockade, which has lasted for more than 60 years.

In an act of solidarity, he pointed out that the measure, which threatens to impose special tariffs on those who sell oil to Cuba—essential for the normal functioning of modern life and socio-economic development—”is an act of supreme aggression and abuse against a noble people, a people of peace, but a combative people.”

The president of the Angolan League of Friendship, Solidarity and Peace, and vice president of the World Peace Council for Africa, Elisa Salvador, emphasized that the world is currently witnessing constant violations of international law.

“We saw what happened in Gaza, the aggression in Venezuela, and the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, while the United Nations does nothing,” she pointed out.

In this context, she considered that all countries should unite to condemn the United States’ attitude toward the Caribbean nation, “a heroic country that manages to sustain its people despite economic pressures,” she affirmed, and appealed for international solidarity.

“All Cubans who are abroad must unite, support each other, and raise our voices so that they lift this blockade and allow Cuba to rise again,” said Miguel Sardinas, who has lived in Luanda for two years and proudly notes that his Cuban flag flies from his window and is also displayed on his car.

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