In a simple ceremony, the staff of the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C. remembered this Thursday the terrorist attack that took place against this diplomatic mission on April 30, 2020.
The main remarks of the event were delivered by official Lucia Pérez, who recalled that “on that day, an individual of Cuban origin, using an assault rifle, fired a burst of 30 rounds. There were no casualties, but there was material damage and, above all, the confirmation of a painful truth: even far from our homeland, Cuba has not been safe from terrorism.”
The young diplomat emphasized that Cuba has been a victim of terrorism, not its sponsor. “Throughout history, we have suffered the heartbreaking experience of nearly 3,500 deaths and more than 2,000 injuries from acts organized, financed, and carried out from this country,” she added. She also reaffirmed that in the face of actions like this, the throwing of Molotov cocktails in 2023, and the current brutal and genocidal blockade against our people, the dignity of our country will remain firm and cannot be broken.
The cultural segment of the ceremony featured the performance of an unpublished poem by official Jonathan McKenzie, during which the staff once again reaffirmed their commitment to the defense of the homeland.