The impact on the national economy and on the daily life of the population of the economic sanctions structured by the blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba, was exposed in the Sunday sermon of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, during an exchange between officials of the Cuban Embassy in Washington D.C. and members of the congregation.
The second head of the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C. Alejandro Garcia and Vice Consul Laura Rivas, participants in the meeting, also discussed the historical background of relations between Cuba and the United States.
Those present learned about the 243 measures adopted by the government of Donald Trump and which are still in force, causing serious damage to the people of the island.
The reincorporation of Cuba to the List of State Sponsors of Terrorism increases the restrictions for the island to access equipment and technologies produced by third countries and impacts on the access of companies, public and private entities to the international banking system, Cuban diplomats added.
The exchange also provided an opportunity for Cuban representatives to express their appreciation for the partnership with the First Presbyterian-Reformed Church of Havana and for the church's efforts to send donations of medicines and food to Cuba.
Children attending the congregation's Sunday meeting were able to learn about the Greater Antilles and the privileges of children in the Caribbean nation during the Time with Children program hosted by Rev. Sarah Johnson.
The visit concluded with the Cuba Coffee Fiesta, held in Triangle Park, where those present shared Cuban music and books.
Embassy of Cuba in Washington D.C