President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Monday mourned the death of the daughter of activist Carlos Lazo, who promotes the project "Bridges of Love" as a way to fight the US economic blockade against Cuba.

Havana, Cuba.- On his Twitter account, the Cuban president sent a message of support to the Cuban-American citizen, expressing his affection and that of those who admire his work.

“Sorrowful news death of Professor Carlos Lazo’s daughter. Parents would never be prepared for such a blow. We send you a big hug, feel the affection of the Cuban people in this difficult hour,” Díaz-Canel tweeted.

Lazo announced the death of his eldest daughter, Jessica Lazo, on his Facebook profile Sunday” due to a tragic traffic accident.”

Carlos Lazo leads the Bridges of Love project, which advocates for normalizing relations between the United States and Cuba and implementing activities against the economic blockade and the entire system of coercive measures applied by Washington, affecting by this the livelihood of the Cuban people.

DEATH OF CARLOS LAZO’S ELDEST DAUGHTER MOURNED IN THE US

Many expressions of support and solidarity continue today for activist Carlos Lazo, coordinator of the movement "Puentes de Amor" whose eldest daughter, Jessica Lazo, died in a tragic traffic accident.

“Our daughter was an extraordinary human being. She was the joy of her parents, grandparents, siblings, family, and friends. Since she was a little girl she had a great passion for social justice and helping those in need,” so wrote the Seattle-based Cuban professor when releasing the news on his Facebook profile.

The young woman recently graduated from college and was accepted into the fire department, according to Lazo.

More than 14,000 comments were generated by the publication of the tragedy that occurred on Sunday morning.

“Very heartfelt condolences at this very sad and difficult moment,” Ambassador Lyanis Torres, head of the Cuban Mission in the United States, wrote.

Also accompanying the condolences was, Johana Tablada, deputy director general for the United States of the Cuban Foreign Ministry who expressed her sorrows for this irreparable loss without.

“I embrace you tightly and wish with much affection and solidarity that you find the strength to overcome this deep sadness and move forward with courage and love. She will always be with you and you with her. All with you and the family,” Johana also said.

Bridges of Love movement is one of the most active groups within the United States, in the fight against the blockade imposed by the White House on the island more than 60 years ago, and for the re-establishment and normalization of relations between the two countries. (PL)