This was stated by Sergio Franca Danese, Brazil’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, during the General Assembly debate on the resolution presented by the island nation.

In his remarks, the diplomat highlighted the humanitarian consequences of these U.S. coercive measures and their extraterritorial effects.

He noted that President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned the economic and energy blockade against the Caribbean nation during this year’s general debate, describing the measures as illegal and characterizing their impact as a form of collective punishment against 10 million people.

Danese cited assessments from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, which warn of an intensifying socioeconomic crisis in Cuba—marked by daily power outages and disruptions to shipments of food, water, and medicine intended for humanitarian aid.

Danese stated that the resolution currently before the General Assembly—which will be voted on tomorrow—addresses the extraterritorial impact of national legislation on the sovereignty of third-party states, as well as on the legitimate interests of their citizens and businesses.

The diplomat also remembered that Brazil has publicly opposed the inclusion of Cuba on the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Danese reiterated that Brazil’s objective is to see an end to the blockade and to promote international relations based on dialogue and respect for the United Nations Charter.

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