During a meeting that was part of a global day of protest against Washington’s blockade policy against Havana, the community stressed the importance of unity at this time.

At the meeting, to which Nicaraguans who are friends of Cuba also attended, the group’s president, Rafael Ruiz, read the declaration issued by the Revolutionary Government on April 16.

The document reaffirms faith in victory in defense of sovereignty and Socialism, in the face of growing pressure and escalating threats from the United States.

It also points out that, in addition to the brutal energy siege, which exacerbates the genocidal policy of blockade of the last six decades, the statements from representatives of the US government elite regarding intentions of military aggression are added.

It states that the US blockade is an illegal and inhumane act, a violation of international law, which is condemned every year by almost all United Nations member states.

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