Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced Tuesday on his Twitter account that his country is preparing for its first shipment of solar panels to Cuba.
The president also echoed a statement from the Chinese ambassador in Havana, Hua Xin. Who referred to the installation of photovoltaic systems donated by the Asian giant to polyclinics and other vital centers in Cuban provinces. Amidst the energy embargo imposed by the United States government.
The Colombian president’s message comes on the same day that a plane carrying humanitarian aid departed from Colombia for Cuba.
Senator Gloria Flórez, of the Historical Pact party, confirmed that the shipment. Containing medicines, medical supplies, and food, left from the Military Air Transport Command (CATAM).
Also the congresswoman added that the aid was collected thanks to the efforts of various social organizations, solidarity groups, and the Colombian government.
“This flight will be fundamental in continuing to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood with the people of Cuba,” Flórez emphasized.
She expressed that today more than ever, “Latin America and the Caribbean are ready to give their best in this act of solidarity. After Cuba experienced the devastation of last year’s hurricane and the conditions it is facing. Due to the unilateral measures that have been reinforced” by the United States.
“We are going with all our hearts to deliver medicines and food that can alleviate the current situation. Above all, with the solidarity that is the tenderness of our people,” she affirmed.
The Solidarity Movement with Cuba, political and social organizations in Colombia, labor unions, and others are currently involved. In a campaign to collect donations of essential goods to send to the archipelago.
With information from Prensa Latina
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