Mike Waltz

What occurred this Wednesday during the debate on item 37 of the UNGA agenda, "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial, and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba," borders on the utmost absurdity.

The fact that some countries that traditionally supported the Cuban demand have changed their stance or preferred to abstain forces a direct look at the reach of the U.S. diplomatic offensive.

Despite U.S. diplomatic blackmail and pressure, 130 nations voted at the UN General Assembly to demand an end to the blockade against Cuba, reaffirming international rejection of the policy.

Fernández de Cossío listed the main sectors affected by the intensification of Washington’s blockade against the island

Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío has reiterated that the intensification of the United States blockade is aimed at inflicting severe harm on the island’s population.

The Cuban president announced that a debate would be opened with workers so they could contribute to the Economic Plan, followed by discussions within communities.

President Miguel Díaz-Canel led National Defense Day activities on Friday at the Rampa Defense Zone, located in the Plaza de la Revolución municipality, where he reaffirmed that defense preparedness is a priority for Cuba.