The organization—which described the man who served as the island’s president from 2008 to 2018 as a historic hero of the Cuban Revolution and one of the most respected figures in Latin America—stated that this maneuver is part of the economic, energy, and humanitarian blockade, which intensifies the unjust collective punishment imposed by the United States.

It noted that this stratagem escalates threats of direct aggression, as well as attempts to overthrow the legitimate revolutionary government.

Furthermore, it referred to the upcoming vote at the United Nations on October 28 regarding a resolution to be presented by Cuba against the economic, financial, and commercial blockade that the United States has maintained for over 60 years.

“Voting in favor of the blockade and the threats against Cuba is an affront to all of Latin America and the Caribbean. We welcome the gestures of solidarity from peoples and governments around the world in support of Cuba,” the statement emphasized.

The PCC demanded respect for the integrity and life of Raul Castro, and called for an end to the “criminal” blockade against what it termed “the Island of Freedom.”

It further noted that “this is a political action, devoid of any legal basis, which merely seeks to pad the dossier they are fabricating to justify the reckless act of a military aggression against Cuba.”

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