"Latin America and the Caribbean are being targeted by an onslaught from the United States government"
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"The Latin American and Caribbean region is the target of an offensive by the United States government, in an attempt to update the archaic Monroe Doctrine under a new and dubious 'Corollary,'" stated Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla—member of the Political Bureau and Minister of Foreign Affairs—this Monday during a CELAC ministerial meeting held in the context of the 81st UN General Assembly.
"Militarization is being used as an instrument of domination under the pretext of combating drug trafficking or non-existent 'narco-terrorism.' Punitive tariffs have been imposed on the economies of several countries in our region. Initiatives are being promoted that seek to divide us into 'allies and adversaries,' and attempts are being made to weaken the mechanisms for coordination and integration that we have worked so hard to build," he declared.
The Foreign Minister further denounced "the unprecedented tightening of the United States' economic, commercial, and financial blockade against Cuba, including an energy blockade that—in its effects—is equivalent to a naval blockade, which constitutes an act of war under international law. Compounding this are so-called secondary sanctions, a fierce media offensive, and the systematic threat of military aggression."
In this context, he called upon CELAC to "preserve the position it has earned as the representative voice of the region," to defend the legacy built collectively, and to work toward realizing the dream of independence held by our founding heroes. In his remarks, Rodríguez Parrilla expressed gratitude, "on behalf of the Cuban people, to the governments and peoples who have extended a helping hand to us during these difficult times."
Furthermore, he emphasized Cuba's commitment to the principles of the Community. He also voiced the island's support for the regional position advocating for the UN Secretary-General post to be held by a Latin American or Caribbean national. (Source: Granma)
