Dozens of people marched this Saturday from the Hemicycle to Juárez towards the former United States embassy in Mexico City. The protest, called within the framework of the Cuban Revolution, demanded the end of the economic blockade, the end of threats of military intervention and the resumption of the shipment of Mexican oil to the island.
From 9:30 a.m., the contingents advanced along Paseo de la Reforma with slogans such as “Cuba yes, blockade no” and “Mexican oil for the Cuban people.”
Olivia Garza, from the Association of Cuban Residents in Mexico, stated to EL UNIVERSAL that United States aggression has intensified. “They want to starve a people who have only exercised their right to build their own society,” he said. He described Donald Trump’s foreign policy as “authoritarian” and warned about the risk of military aggression, promoted by the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.
Ivonne Guerra, also from the association, described the blockade as an “economic, financial and commercial suffocation” that has been going on for 67 years. He recognized the support of Mexico, a country that has sent humanitarian aid due to historical ties, and asked that these shipments be resumed.
Silvia Ramo attended to commemorate the anniversary of the Cuban Revolution. He requested increased humanitarian aid, but warned that US pressure makes it difficult for Mexico to send oil directly. She criticized the US interventionist policy in Latin America and other regions.
The protesters agreed that Mexico has been one of the few governments that maintains a position of sovereignty and self-determination in the face of pressure from Washington.
