Photo: Taken from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minrex)

Minrex reports shipment of US food to Cuba via Catholic Church

Part of the shipment of food and hygiene products promised by Washington in October. Arrived in Cuba this Wednesday for distribution by the Catholic Church. In a context marked by the intensification of the Trump administration’s economic, financial, and commercial blockade.

Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío stated on his Facebook profile that, of the three million dollars announced. Individual bags and other materials valued at 2.5 million dollars have arrived in the country. Reports from the United States indicate that the remainder will arrive soon.

The diplomat added that Washington has publicly announced another shipment valued at six million dollars. Also to be distributed by the religious institution, and emphasized that no one in the archipelago has objected to receiving it. While communication is being maintained with their representatives.

Fernández de Cossío emphasized that, as usual, the process is expected to be carried out. With due coordination with national authorities and respect for the country’s laws. “Without politicization and attending to those most in need in the most vulnerable territories.”

Moreover the arrival of these supplies comes while the unilateral blockade imposed by Washington remains in effect. Including the recent executive orders signed in January and May of this year. Which authorize extraterritorial sanctions and restrict access to essential goods. Measures that Havana has described as violations of international law and the UN Charter.

With information from Prensa Latina

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