The Mexican ambassador to Cuba, Miguel Ignacio Díaz, reported that this is the eighth shipment of aid for the Cuban people and emphasized that the action reflects President Claudia Sheinbaum’s commitment to supporting the Cuban people in the face of the economic blockade imposed by Washington.
The aid comes from both the Mexican government and civil organizations, unions, and social groups that organized from the Zócalo in Mexico City.
Uruguay joined the initiative by accepting Mexico’s invitation to ship its donations on the same vessel, given the difficulties some countries are facing in getting aid to the island.
For his part, Cuba’s Minister of the Food Industry, Alberto López, expressed the Cuban people’s deep gratitude to the Mexican government, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, as well as to the Uruguayan government, for this humanitarian gesture.
“Each of these food items represents the affection and closeness of the Mexican and Uruguayan people toward Cuba, and they will be received with the utmost responsibility and respect, with the commitment that they reach those who need them most: our children, our elderly, and our most vulnerable households,” stated the Cuban minister.
López emphasized that the products arrive at a time of great economic hardship, exacerbated by the intensification of the criminal blockade imposed on the country by the United States government, and constitute a true example of international solidarity.
“From the bottom of our Cuban hearts, we express our gratitude for this humanitarian gesture, which will be remembered as an example of true brotherhood between our nations. Thank you very much, Mexico; thank you very much, Uruguay. Your help is an embrace of life and hope for Cuba and the world,” the minister concluded.
The Uruguayan ambassador to Cuba, Juan Andrés Canessa, emphasized that the donated powdered milk is being delivered within the framework of the Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Mexico.
He added that the fund, created in 2023, demonstrates the continuity and urgent need for regional integration and solidarity.
“This is part of the broad solidarity that the Uruguayan people show toward Cuba,” the diplomat stated, thanking Havana for receiving the donation and Mexico for facilitating logistical support.
The reception ceremony was attended by officials from the Communist Party of Cuba, Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Pérez-Oliva, and several ministers from the Caribbean nation.
IMAGE CREDIT: Photo: Abel Rojas (FotosPL)
[ SOURCE: PRENSA LATINA ]
