The Cuban ambassador to Brazil, Víctor Cairo, concluded a visit to the state of São Paulo with activities focused on the integration and solidarity his country is currently experiencing.
According to the diplomat’s posts on social media, one of the last items on his agenda included a visit to the Latin America Memorial, where he paid tribute to the Cuban National Hero, José Martí.
“These are times of integration and of keeping in mind more than ever that the peoples of the region must walk together, closely united, like the silver in the roots of the Andes,” Cairo noted, evoking the Latin Americanist ideas of the illustrious patriot of the Caribbean island.
Furthermore, he spoke with representatives of alternative media outlets and expressed his gratitude for the stance of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba.
“I asked for their support in publicizing the consequences of the systematic U.S. economic war against the Cuban people,” he added.
He also suggested possible concrete actions for international cooperation in support of Cuba, referring to Brazil’s potential participation in multilateral proposals.
“Brazil has the leadership to convene initiatives for fuel shipments and to support the adoption of a legally binding instrument at the United Nations that would compel the lifting of the blockade,” he emphasized.
Accompanied by the Cuban Consul General in São Paulo, Benigno Pérez, the ambassador spoke with the president of the Central Organization of Brazilian Workers (CBT), Adilson Araujo.
Regarding that meeting, in which he expressed his gratitude for the organization’s support, he stated that both sides exchanged views on “the importance of providing effective political and material solidarity with Cuba at a time when US aggression is intensifying.”
Cairo’s visit to the territory also allowed for meetings with representatives of political organizations, social movements, friendly associations, and Cuban residents.
Common themes in the meetings included Cuba’s resistance to the aforementioned embargo, including the current difficulties in accessing oil, and the need to expand bilateral cooperation in strategic areas.
[ SOURCE: PRENSA LATINA ]
