Cuba Gains International Solidarity Amid Criticism of US Blockade

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Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla said Cuba will remain a symbol of solidarity and sovereignty, highlighting demonstrations of support in more than 30 cities worldwide on the National Rebellion Day. He urged an end to the United States embargo, calling it a "genocidal" policy.

Colombian president‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella Otero announced he will close Colombia’s embassy in Havana and cut all diplomatic ties with Cuba. The Cuban Foreign Ministry rejected the move, labeling it subordinate to U.S. anti‑Cuban policy.

A Panamanian solidarity group issued a statement condemning the U.S. blockade as a violation of international law and the UN Charter, noting its impact on Cuba’s medical supplies, financing, energy technologies and basic services. The group urged Panama’s foreign ministry to vote for lifting the blockade at the upcoming UN General Assembly.

Entities: Abelardo De la Espriella Otero · Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla · Cuba · Panamanian solidarity group · United States

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The group said the blockade hampers Cuba’s access to medical supplies, financing, energy technologies and basic services. (Panamanian group noted blockade impacts Cuba’s medical, financial, energy, and basic service sectors.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] A Panamanian solidarity group issued a statement condemning the U.S. blockade of Cuba as a violation of international law and the UN Charter. (Panamanian solidarity group called the U.S. blockade a breach of international law and the UN Charter.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla said Cuba will remain a symbol of solidarity and sovereignty. (Cuba’s foreign minister said Cuba would stay a symbol of solidarity and sovereignty.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rodríguez described the U.S. embargo as a 'genocidal' policy against Cuba. (Cuban foreign minister labeled the U.S. blockade a genocidal policy.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rodríguez reported solidarity demonstrations took place in more than 30 cities worldwide. (Rodríguez said solidarity actions were held in over 30 cities globally.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The group urged Panama’s foreign ministry to vote for lifting the blockade at the UN General Assembly in October. (Panamanian solidarity group called on Panama to support a UN vote to lift the blockade in October.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Cuba’s Foreign Ministry rejected de la Espriella’s decision, calling it subordinate to U.S. anti‑Cuban policy. (Cuban foreign ministry rejected the Colombian president‑elect’s statements as subordination to U.S. policy.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Colombian president‑elect Abelardo de la Espriella Otero announced he will close Colombia’s embassy in Havana and cut all diplomatic ties with Cuba. (Colombian president‑elect announced closure of its embassy in Havana and severing ties.)