Extraterritorial impact of the blockade is “contrary to international law” says UK Government
The British government reiterated its opposition to the US blockade of Cuba in a reply to a parliamentary question on 18 May.
Wendy Morton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said that US counterparts were “aware of our opposition to the embargo” and that the British government was “working actively with the Cuban Government” to “support UK companies wishing to do legitimate business with Cuba.”
British government reiterates its opposition to the US blockade on Cuba
The British Conservative government reiterated its opposition to the unilateral US blockade against Cuba and assured that its US counterpart is aware of the UK position on the issue, we knew today.
According to information disclosed on Tuesday by the Cuba Solidarity Campaign, a British Foreign Office official assured the House of Commons that the Executive authority headed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson does not support this measure against the Caribbean island.
Cuban Ambassador participated in event to commemorate Sandino's 125th Birthday
The Cuban Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Bárbara Elena Montalvo Álvarez, participated in the virtual Panel Discussion to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Augusto César Sandino's birth, which was held under the theme "Anti-imperialism and Solidarity in Times of COVID 19".
Cubans in UK raise over 31,000 dollars for Cuba
The association of Cubans living in the United Kingdom announced today that it has raised 26,000 sterling pounds (almost 31,500 dollars) to help patients infected with Covid-19 in the Caribbean island.
“We did it! Thanks to all those who helped”,the organization Cubanos en UK posted in their web page, from where 28 days ago they started a campaign to acquire components of artificial ventilators that Cuba cannot buy due to the US blockade.
Cubanos in UK Condemns Terrorist Attack on Cuban Embassy in US
The association Cubanos en UK rejects and strongly condemns the terrorist attack on the Cuban Embassy in the United States.
In the early hours of this Thursday 30 April 2020, an unknown individual shot at the Cuban Embassy premises with a firearm. Although the identity of the individual and his motivations are unknown, our association rejects any violent act against Cuban representatives abroad.