“Finally in #Cuba, these sailboats of the #NuestraAmericaConvoy, which had us anxiously awaiting the time, the horizon, and the slightest communication about their routes,” the president expressed on his social media account.

Diaz-Canel emphasized that the expedition arrived “with its cargo of necessary resources but, above all, with its cargo of love in defense of just causes,” and highlighted that a three-year-old girl is the youngest crew member of this expedition, which reiterates that #CubaIsNotAlone.

At Havana Cruise Terminal, Gerardo Hernandez, National Coordinator of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution, welcomed the sailors the previous day.

The Hero of the Republic told them they were arriving in a nation under siege and facing shortages of medicine, food, and energy, but one that responds with love, peace, solidarity, and gratitude.

Adnaan Stumo, spokesperson for the group and a U.S. citizen, informed the press that the voyage was extended due to adverse weather conditions that forced several itinerary changes.

The activist stated that the people stand with Cuba and pledged to confront the maximum pressure strategy implemented by Washington.

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