The Authentic Federation of Workers (FAT) of Panama expressed its support for Cuba’s sovereignty through a resolution issued after its recent federal council meeting held in Panama City on April 10, 11th and 12th.
The labor union denounced the economic embargo imposed by the United States, intensified under the Trump administration, as a violation of human rights and the self-determination of the Cuban people.
The document highlights that the current restrictions have led to shortages of basic supplies, affecting sectors such as health and food. The FAT emphasized that the energy blockade has resulted in blackouts that undermine the social stability of the island, hindering daily life and economic development.
Given this situation, the workers’ federation recognized the defense of sovereignty led by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and the resilience of the Cuban people in the face of material hardship.
The delegates called on the nations of the world to establish cooperation mechanisms that allow the flow of medical supplies and fuel, urging that respect for state sovereignty prevail over political pressure. Finally, the FAT, a member of the World Federation of Trade Unions, pledged to raise this demand both nationally and internationally.
In the same vein of solidarity with Cuba from Panama, several political figures from that country recently signed an open letter addressed to the United States government demanding an end to the blockade that has affected Cubans for more than sixty years.
Under the slogan “Cuba is not alone: a call for solidarity from Panama,” the signatories emphasized that they cannot remain indifferent to the policies that seek to suffocate the people of the Caribbean island.
“At a time when international pressure against Cuba is intensifying, it is essential to raise our voices based on our own history. Panamanians, marked by decades of struggle for the liberation and recovery of the Canal Zone, deeply understand what it means to confront interference and defend sovereignty,” the statement emphasizes.
Also in Panama, various sectors of civil society launched the solidarity initiative “A Pencil for Cuba, Building the Future with Every Step,” a project that seeks to collect school supplies and materials for students on the island for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The collection campaign will be active until June 27. For those who wish to contribute, two official drop-off points have been set up: the Cuban Embassy in Panama City and the Simón Bolívar Library at the University of Panama.
IMAGE CREDIT: Photo: @PacusolOficial
[ SOURCE: teleSUR ]
