Interventions by imperialism in the Americas have accelerated with Trump’s rise to power. The military intervention carried out against Venezuela in the first days of this year with the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro and Deputy Cilia Flores, became the first major step in this direction. However, Imperialism has never hidden that his main target is Cuba. The intensification of the oil blockade on Cuba through the executive order he signed on January 29 marked the latest turning point of this aggression, which has been added to the inclusion of Cuba in the arbitrary list of States sponsoring terrorism.
In recent months, only a very limited amount of oil has entered Cuba. As a result, the country is experiencing a severe energy crisis. Consequently, the healthcare system has been seriously affected, and a major assault is being carried out on the right to life of the entire population. This strategy is one of collective punishment and strangulation. For this reason, it is inhumane and, in essence, genocidal. As is it well known, the United States has maintained a strict blockade on Cuba for decades. However, this blockade has now reached a point where millions of people—children and the elderly alike—are condemned to hunger and death.
The United States has long been trying to overthrow the socialist system in Cuba. Yet history has repeatedly shown that the Cuban people are prepared, resilient, and determined to defend the revolution and resist these imperialist attacks.
The resistance of the Cuban people is legitimate, just, and represents the honor of humanity. The attack carried out against Cuba is an attack directed against all humanity.
The World Peace Council stands with the resisting Cuban people and its revolution and supports this resistance with all its strength and calls upon all members and friends to redouble their efforts for material support and active solidarity. Sending as WPC multinational delegation to the events that will be held in Cuba this August to mark the 100th anniversary of Fidel’s birth will constitute one part of this support.
Cuba is not alone.
Imperialism will be defeated.
Cuba will win.
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