A mass solidarity campaign in Mexico culminated in the collection of over 200 tons of food and essential supplies for Cuba, condemning the illegal U.S. blockade.
Feb 23, 2026 — teleSUR
Mexicans recently concluded on February 23 a massive solidarity campaign in its emblematic Zocalo square, collecting over 200 tons of humanitarian aid for Cuba, strongly denouncing the persistent and detrimental U.S. economic, commercial and financial blockade against the Caribbean nation.
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This crucial effort was spearheaded by the “Go for Cuba” Movement (“Va por Cuba”, in Spanish) and the Association of Cubans Residing in Mexico, bringing together dozens of social organizations, educational institutions, labor unions, and universities across the country.
This monumental effort not only provided tangible assistance but also served as a powerful platform to denounce the protracted and illegal U.S. economic, commercial, and financial blockade, now extended to include petroleum, against the Caribbean island.
The active involvement of the Mexican Government, particularly the Mexico City authorities and the Secretariat of the Navy, was indispensable in ensuring the intricate logistical operations required for such a large-scale collection and distribution.
During the final day of the campaign, activist Olivia Garza, who also serves as Vice President of the Jose Marti Association of Cubans Residing in Mexico, emphasized the critical importance of exposing the “criminal and genocidal economic, commercial, financial, and now petroleum blockade against the Cuban people.” Garza strongly criticized the United States, asserting that a nation that “constantly feels it is the champion of liberty and democracy, is in fact violating the human rights of an entire people” through its restrictive policies.
Text reads: “Culminated in Zocalo the solidarity collection campaign with Cuba, started 14/Feb, under the slogan “From people to people, end the blockade…”
The extensive aid collected, vital for alleviating the severe impacts of the suffocating blockade, will be transported with the logistical assistance of the Secretariat of the Navy to the port of Veracruz. From there, it will embark on its journey to the island, carrying much-needed relief.
Dedicated volunteers worked tirelessly, performing arduous tasks of unloading, sorting, and packaging basic products. Among the primary necessities gathered were cooking oil, and essential medicines, highlighting the comprehensive nature of the humanitarian assistance. In addition to these in-kind donations, citizens also contributed financially through voluntary accounts specifically established for the campaign, showcasing broad public engagement.
Gracias México! Hoy concluyó jornada de acopio solidario con Cuba! Gracias a miles ciudadanos vinieron con aporte. A Va por Cuba, Asociación de Cubanos residentes, Movto mexicano de solidaridad, al gbno México y otras organizaciones, sindicatos y universidades participaronTranslated from Spanish by
Thank you, Mexico! Today concluded the solidarity collection drive for Cuba! Thank you to the thousands of citizens who came with donations. Va por Cuba, the Association of Cuban Residents, the Mexican Solidarity Movement, the Mexican government, and other organizations, unions, and universities participated.
Text reads: “Thank you, Mexico! Today ended the solidarity collection day with Cuba! Thanks to thousands of citizens who came with contributions. Go for Cuba, Association of Cuban Residents, Mexican Movement of Solidarity, World Bank of Mexico and other organizations, unions and universities participated”.
Cuba’s Ambassador to Mexico City, Eugenio Martinez Enriquez, eloquently expressed his gratitude, underscoring the profound affection, humanity, and brotherhood displayed by the Mexican people throughout the campaign.
The diplomat noted that citizens “quickly identified an injustice, a crime, and left their homes, defying geographical and economic obstacles to come here and make a small or very significant contribution to Cuba.”
Martinez concluded that this widespread mobilization unequivocally demonstrated that “resistance is the future, it is the option for peoples against the domination of imperialism.” He stressed that despite military might, power, and media control, “the peoples resist and overcome, and Cuba is the example.”
Reiterating that the contributions from individuals embodying solidarity provide encouragement and stimulus, he powerfully underlined that “we know we are not alone.”
