The Cuban Handshake

The Communist Party of Cuba’s account on X highlighted that “thousands of Cuban men and women are working tirelessly to restore service

Oct 18 (teleSUR) Cuban authorities announced that the Energás plant, located in the province of Mayabeque, is generating electricity intended for the Santa Cruz del Norte Thermoelectric Plant. This initiative is part of efforts to address the electrical crisis following the disconnection of the National Electric System caused by the shutdown of the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant.

Additionally, the Communist Party of Cuba’s account on X highlighted that “thousands of Cuban men and women are working tirelessly to restore service, a process that began at the Energás Plant in Puerto Escondido, which is already producing electricity to integrate with the thermoelectric plants.”

According to officials, the provinces of Villa Clara, Granma, Holguín, and Guantánamo have micro-generation systems that allow them to supply energy to the thermoelectric plants and activate units in Cienfuegos, Nuevitas (Camagüey), and Santiago de Cuba.

The island’s government emphasizes that the recovery of the national electric system is in its early stages, but efforts continue for its complete restoration. “We are working methodically and safely to avoid setbacks and achieve a total restoration of the system,” stated the Communist Party’s account.

In a subsequent news report by the same account, it was stated that “the Cuban Aviation Corporation (Cacsa) reports that the facilities, services, and systems of the country’s ten international airports have energy backup to ensure all services for the aircraft”.

The Venezuelan government also calls upon the international community, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean, to mobilize in support of Cuba and to categorically condemn the blockade affecting it.

Oct 18 (teleSUR) The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has issued a statement expressing its “absolute solidarity and unconditional support” for its sister Republic of Cuba amidst the energy crisis facing the island. This support is framed within what Venezuela describes as a “cruel intensification of the economic war and financial persecution” by the United States, through the “illegal blockade” imposed on the Cuban people.

The statement acknowledges Venezuela’s recognition of the “heroic efforts made by the people of Cuba, as well as their president, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez,” to mitigate the effects of these “criminal unilateral coercive measures.” The Bolivarian government views these actions as a form of “collective punishment,” which it believes constitutes a “crime against humanity” directed at Cuba.

Furthermore, the text emphasizes that Cuba has the backing of the Bolivarian Revolution to confront this situation, reaffirming confidence that the Cuban nation will overcome its current challenges. In this regard, the Venezuelan government also calls upon the international community, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean, to mobilize in support of Cuba and to categorically condemn the blockade affecting it.

Additionally, it requests the “immediate removal of the infamous unilateral list” that includes countries allegedly linked to terrorism, which it claims is “the main cause of the hardships currently endured.”

This pronouncement underscores the historical and supportive relationship between both nations.

Havana, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Thursday accused the United States government of favoring terrorist acts against his nation.

Terrorist acts against Cuba are organized, financed, and committed with impunity in US territory, Rodriguez wrote in a text posted on X.

“Consistent with its aggressive policy against our country, the US government tolerates terrorism and includes Cuba in an arbitrary and slanderous list,” he stressed.

The statement, marked with the hashtag #NoAlTerrorismo, is also published on the Cuban Foreign Ministry’s Cubaminrex website. iff/ro/raj

Havana, October 16 (RHC)– President Miguel Díaz-Canel reiterated today through his account on X, Cuba’s commitment to food sovereignty, and thanked the support of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

On the social network X, the president highlighted the celebration this Wednesday of World Food Day, and praised his nation’s efforts in that field, in the midst of the cruelest blockade of the United States, supported by science and innovation and with the contribution of all economic actors.

Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced today on X that Washington’s blockade causes serious damage to the food of the Cuban population, in its persistent interest in depriving the people of that right.   He further commented that such a policy applied continuously for more than six decades — only between the years 2023 and 2024 — caused damages of more than 441 million dollars to the Cuban agri-food sector.

Every October 16, the founding of the FAO is remembered, in 1945, when representatives of 42 countries met in Quebec, Canada, with the aim of freeing humanity from malnutrition and hunger.

Currently, nearly 733 million citizens do not even have access to basic foods.   (Source: Prensa Latina)

Havana, October 16 (RHC)– Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez said today that the U.S. blockade of Cuba causes serious damage to the food supply of the population of the Caribbean island.

“The U.S. government insists on depriving the people of their right to food,” wrote the foreign minister on the social network X on Wednesday, precisely when World Food Day is celebrated.

“Four months of blockade are equivalent to financing to guarantee the standard family basket for one year,” added Rodríguez.

According to Cuba’s top diplomat, this policy applied continuously by U.S. administration for more than six decades — only between the years 2023 and 2024 — “caused damages of more than 441 million dollars to the Cuban agri-food sector.”

Every October 16th, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is commemorate.  The FAO was formed in on this date in 1945, when representatives from 42 countries met in Quebec, Canada, with the goal of freeing humanity from hunger.

The date urges developed countries in particular to work to eradicate malnutrition and hunger, although according to UN reports, currently nearly 733 million citizens do not even have access to basic foodstuffs.

[ SOURCE:  PRENSA LATINA ]

Havana, Oct 14 (RHC) The Solidarity Movement for Cuba in Chile has published a statement demanding that the United States immediately lift the economic, commercial, and financial blockade and other measures against the Caribbean nation.

The group, with representation in all regions of South America, has assured that these policies imposed by Washington over the past six decades have had a negative impact on the population and economy of the largest island in the Antilles.

Among other things, they affect access to food, medicine, and basic services for families, which worsens people’s living conditions.

According to a report by Cuba on Resolution 78/7 of the UN General Assembly, it is estimated that if the blockade were lifted, the gross domestic product at current prices would grow by about 8% in 2023.

In addition, the blockade has led to a significant decrease in food production due to restrictions on access to foreign exchange, raw materials, fertilizer, and other inputs.

Furthermore, the inclusion of the island on the list of countries allegedly sponsoring terrorism has caused the cancellation of trade operations and investment projects.

The declaration against the blockade by the Solidarity Movement calls on the international community to join in opposition and support the Cuban people’s right to develop their economic and social system. (Source: Prensa Latina)