Cuba: US oil embargo puts 32,000 pregnant women at risk
Havana. A publication by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Cuba highlights the devastating effects of the US energy blockade against the island. More than 32,880 pregnant women are exposed to additional risks, threats, and restrictions as a result of the US government's energy blockade against Cuba. Other important medical services for newborns, minors, diabetics, cancer treatments, surgical procedures, and emergencies are also limited due to the energy shortage.
Austrian youth join International Declaration in support of Cuba against the blockade
Vienna, February 16. Two youth organizations in Austria have confirmed their support for the recent “Joint Statement by Communist and Anti-Imperialist Youth Organizations” in support of Cuba, in a move that reflects growing solidarity activism with the island in the European country.
Communist youth organizations: Hands off Cuba!
At the initiative of the Communist Youth of Greece (KNE), a joint statement was published on February 13 by communist and anti-imperialist youth organizations from around the world condemning the increasing aggression by the USA against Cuba.
Solidarity with the Cuban people! Hands off Cuba!
Joint statement by communist and anti-imperialist youth organizations
Following its imperialist intervention in Venezuela, the Trump administration is intensifying its aggression against Cuba with renewed audacity, resorting to absurd arguments and claims. In this context, it is planning a new operation to economically and commercially suffocate the island of the revolution by imposing tariffs and sanctions on states that supply Cuba with oil and other vital goods, and even considering the possibility of a “maritime blockade” of Cuba.
Cuba Is Not Alone: Austria, Croatia, and Slovenia demand an end to the blockade and call on Europe to take a stand
Far from isolating Cuba, Donald Trump's recent executive order has triggered a political response in the heart of Europe. Political organizations, trade unions, and friendship associations in Austria, Croatia, and Slovenia have broken through the media blockade to issue a clear warning: the economic war against Havana is illegal and must end.
Austria: Wide-ranging solidarity