During the meeting, Cuban Ambassador here, Oscar Cornelio Oliva, explained that the US blockade against the island is not merely economic; rather, it has evolved into a multidimensional war, compounded by media campaigns and two executive orders signed by President Donald Trump this year.

Cornelio Oliva explained that the first order targets ships transporting fuel to the island, a serious development as it affects all sectors, including transportation, hospitals, and schools, and the second order imposes sanctions on entities that conduct business with Cuba.

Reports submitted by Cuba to the United Nations state that between March 2025 and February 2026, the Education Ministry sustained losses totaling 73,799,500 dollars, while the Higher Education Ministry reported damages amounting to 24,207,000 dollars.

The ambassador noted that, because of energy shortages, educational institutions have had to adjust schedules and increase the use of virtual classes; nevertheless, schools continue to operate.

Cornelio Oliva highlighted that, in a recent United Nations vote, 130 countries spoke out against the US blockade, a policy he described as a “silent genocide.”

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