Mexico City, May 4 (Prensa Latina) The José Martí Association of Cuban Residents in Mexico is preparing a campaign to send an oil tanker to the island in support of the electrical system, the organization’s vice president, Olivia Garza, reported today.
In a conversation with Prensa Latina, he said the initiative will be officially presented on August 13, and will run until the same date in 2026, the centenary of the birth of Fidel Castro, the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution.
As detailed, the association has been working, with greater emphasis since the COVID-19 pandemic, on material contributions to the Caribbean country. While not very large, they contribute in some way to supporting the nation, especially its healthcare system.
“We want a greater effort and impact that will help the national energy system, which is so necessary for the development our people deserve. That’s why we decided to launch this campaign, resuming a previous initiative that took place during the Special Period,” he explained.
The Caribbean nation’s National Electric System, which has suffered significant damage in recent months, is suffering the consequences of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba for more than six decades, a policy that has been intensified in recent years.
We plan to send a 400,000-barrel ship, which will require a significant effort and work, said Garza, announcing the invitation to the Mexican Movement of Solidarity with Cuba to join the initiative, so that both organizations can participate.
The campaign, he specified, is part of the activities of the Fidel, Eternal and Undefeated project, a tribute by the Association to mark the 100th anniversary of the Commander in Chief’s birth, which will begin on May 19 with the launch of a blog of the same name.
This weekend, Garza participated in the 29th National Meeting of Solidarity with the island, organized by the Movement and attended by 280 delegates from Mexico, as well as diplomatic representatives from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Vietnam, in addition to various organizations.
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