Upon receiving the Cuban ambassador to Spain, Marcelino Medina, at her ministry headquarters, the minister emphasized her support for Cuba in the face of the “grave humanitarian vulnerability” caused by Washington’s embargo.

Rego referred in particular to the impact of the “economic, commercial, and humanitarian blockade” on Cuban children and youth.

She unequivocally criticized the “imperialist ambition” of US President Donald Trump, whom she accused of carrying out “criminal acts,” while also taking the opportunity to remind everyone that the blockade has been condemned on numerous occasions at the United Nations General Assembly.

The minister stated that Trump “financed the genocide in Gaza, which he wants to turn into a resort to make money, and is now preventing the entry of humanitarian aid, causing widespread blackouts in Cuba, and threatening countries that want to support the Cuban people with tariffs.”

Spain will send aid to Cuba through the UN, as announced by Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares upon receiving his counterpart, Bruno Rodriguez, in Madrid.

Official sources confirmed that the Spanish assistance will consist of one million euros worth of food and essential medical supplies through the World Food Programme and the Pan American Health Organization.

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