Cuba’s firm rejection of the intensified blockade imposed by the U.S. government against the island was evident on Tuesday in the voices of hundreds of women who gathered in Havana’s Mariana Grajales Park to condemn this hostile policy that limits the Cuban people’s development and exercise of their basic rights.
Salvador Valdés Mesa, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba and Vice President of the Republic, attended the event along with other representatives of the State, Party, government, and mass organizations. Havana residents of all ages gathered, with women playing a prominent role, including members of feminist collectives and groups, entrepreneurs, and students from the Saúl Delgado Pre-University Institute in the Vedado district of Havana.
On a date marked by the 96th anniversary of the birth of Vilma Espín Guillois, founder of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC), those present reaffirmed their commitment to the revolutionary process, which promoted the emancipation and integration of women into society in the face of threats from U.S. imperialism in its attempt to seize Cuba and subjugate its inhabitants through oppression.
At the foot of the monument dedicated to the Mother of the Nation, Brigadier General Delsa Esther (Tete) Puebla and Daily Remón Del Risco, a medical specialist, laid a floral offering on behalf of all the members of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) in the country in recognition of the dedication, determination, and example of Mariana Grajales, an inspiration to millions of Cuban women in their daily challenges.
Teresa Amarelle Boué, Secretary General of the FMC, reflected in her keynote address on the unjustified and criminal pressure exerted against Cuban women in all aspects of life, while also highlighting the participation of women as the backbone of the most essential activities in the life of the country.
The member of the Political Bureau pointed out that the blockade is not only a policy, but a systematic violation of the rights of Cubans, which is constantly challenged by women with their capacity and resilience, even in these unfavorable circumstances. She pointed out that the women of the Federation have been an inseparable part of the Revolution and, consequently, will also be present in its defense against any aggression.
“Know this, imperialists. Nothing can break the spirit of victory that distinguishes the women of this land,” she emphasized. Silvia María Jerez Marimo, magistrate and general secretary of the Union Bureau of the Supreme People’s Court (TSP), concurred with these ideas, highlighting that women are the majority in the country’s court system, which represents a great strength by positioning them in a leading role.
She affirmed that her colleagues have a strong sense of commitment to the judicial task that constitutes the fundamental mission of the body, ensuring that it is carried out with the required quality, even in the current challenging circumstances. Regarding the blockade, exacerbated by the energy crackdown, she explained that it impacts fundamental issues, particularly those related to daily life, not only at home but also at work, as workdays are becoming shorter because certain tasks are not always possible due to current limitations.
Nevertheless, she affirmed, the women in the court system are doing everything possible and sparing no effort to fulfill their duties.
IMAGE CREDIT: José Manuel Lapeira Casas | Photo: Luis Jiménez Echevarría
[ SOURCE: AGENCIA CUBANA DE NOTICIAS ]
