The Board of Directors of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (Parlatino) expressed its concern this Wednesday regarding what it described as a real and dangerous threat of the use of military force, referring to recent pronouncements by US authorities about attacking Cuba.
Through a declaration approved by the regional body, the Latin American Parliament (Parlatino) reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of International Law, the Charter of the United Nations, and the Proclamation of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace, while calling for the preservation of regional stability through diplomatic mechanisms.
The document also warns that this situation is compounded by the recent decisions adopted by the administration of President Donald Trump, which deepen economic, financial, and trade restrictions against Cuba, in addition to reinforcing energy limitations and other unilateral coercive measures.
According to the statement, these policies directly affect the living conditions of the Cuban population, generate greater economic hardship, and negatively impact fundamental rights, including access to dignified living conditions.
In this context, Parlatino insisted that dialogue and negotiation are the only ways to reduce tensions and avoid an escalation with unpredictable consequences.
The Latin American Parliament (Parlatino) also urged governments, parliamentarians, social organizations, and sectors committed to peace to prevent any military action against the Caribbean island, warning that such a scenario would have severe humanitarian repercussions and jeopardize regional stability.
“Parlatino stands with the peoples of the region and their right to development, democracy, self-determination, and peace,” states the text approved by the body.
In recent days, Parlatino President Rolando González described the current situation as one of the most complex moments for Cuba since the Bay of Pigs invasion, asserting that the island is simultaneously facing economic pressures, energy restrictions, and what he considers growing signs of military hostility, including increased surveillance operations and US presence in the Caribbean.
[ SOURCE: teleSUR ]
