Madrid, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The VII National Meeting of Cubans Residing in Spain concluded today in Galicia, with a call for unity, support and solidarity, and condemnation of the U.S. blockade.
The event took place in Vilaboa de Pontevedra, as part of the tribute to Cuban National Hero José Martí, commemorating the 130th anniversary of his death in combat on May 19.
The meeting allowed the Federation of Associations of Cubans Residing in Spain (Facre) to review the activities carried out over the past three years with Spain, which included the shipment of a container and more than 14 tons of donations to health centers, social projects, and institutions.
The groups demanded an end to the U.S. economic, commercial, and financial blockade, which has lasted more than six decades, and strongly denounced the unjust inclusion of Cuba on the list of countries that allegedly sponsor terrorism.
The Cuban Consul General for Galicia, Asturias, and Cantabria, Ingrid Izquierdo, gave the opening remarks at the two-day meeting, which also included a speech by the Tourism Counselor at the Cuban Embassy in Spain, Niurka Pérez Denis, who spoke about the impact on the sector and the work with travel agencies.
For his part, the Minister of Economic, Trade, and Cooperation, René Capote, addressed matters related to his area of responsibility, including donations and ties to charitable organizations.
The Cuban ambassador to Spain, Marcelino Medina, delivered the closing remarks at the event, which was marked by enthusiasm and a commitment to combating U.S. measures against the island, aimed at economically stifling the country, causing significant hardship and difficulties.
The final declaration of the 7th Meeting of Cubans Residing in Spain reiterated its condemnation of Washington’s economic siege and the additional measures rapidly implemented by the Donald Trump administration.
At the same time, the text rejected the defamation campaigns against the humanitarian work carried out by Cuban medical cooperation in various countries, “which is recognized worldwide for its altruism and internationalism.”
In another development, they denounced the tendency of the far right in the European Parliament, influenced by the US, “to hinder Cuba’s relations with the European Union and the existing agreements between the two parties.”
“We reaffirm our commitment to defending Cuba’s sovereignty and independence, signifying that our people, of which we are a part, have the right to choose their own destiny and follow the paths of the Revolution and socialism,” the declaration stated.
Initiatives to contribute to the promotion of identity, culture, ethical and historical values, tourism image, and the Cuban destination, as well as defending the country from slander, are among the topics on the horizon of these associations.
Furthermore, the fight against hate speech, distortions of Cuban reality, and defamation campaigns promoted by its enemies are included in the proposed immediate actions.
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