Anti-Imperialist Solidarity Conference, for Democracy and Against Neoliberalism Opens in Havana
The gathering opened with the presence of more than 1200 delegates from around the world
Author: International news staff | informacion@granma.cu
November 1, 2019 15:11:32
With the presence of José Ramón Machado Ventura, Second Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee; Esteban Lazo, president of the National Assembly of People’s Power and Council of State; Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla; Ulises Guilarte, general secretary of the Federation of Cuban Workers; among other leaders of the Party and the government, the Anti-Imperialist Solidarity Conference, for Democracy and against Neoliberalism opened today in Havana, continuing though November 3.
Fernando González Llort, President of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, welcomed participants and devoted his first remarks to Fidel, recalling that the Cuban people have not been defeated despite 60 years of hostility from the United States.
“We continue to dream of the world we deserve,” he said, noting that the event is taking place in the context of celebrations for the 500th anniversary of Havana’s founding, “with the goal of uniting broad forces in solidarity with Cuba.”
González said that it was a pleasure to share this space with left organizations at a time when the United States is attempting to distort Cuba’s altruistic mission and international health collaboration, and reaffirmed that Cuba will never betray its friends.
For his part, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez addressed Cuba’s foreign policy and the struggle against the blockade.
“A profound expression of our people’s struggles can be felt in this hall,” he stated, noting that the Trump administration is a serious threat, as the U.S. increases intervention in the internal affairs of other countries. He insisted that the capitalist model is not viable and unsustainable environmentally.
He stated that the electoral campaign in the United States may cause the confrontational course of U.S. policy toward Cuba to sharpen, adding that severe difficulties are being faced in acquiring fuel not only for development, but to sustain the country’s daily life.He denounced U.S. government violations of international law, navigation and trade regulations, trampling the human rights of Cubans, while launching an aggression campaign against Cuban medical cooperation, to cut Cuba’s legitimately earned income.He recalled that the Helms-Burton Act is the main document guiding U.S. hostility against Cuba. "We appreciate the solidarity that you have expressed in the face of this aggression, that our people resist and will continue resisting no matter the consequences," he said.He noted that the Organization of American States (OAS) is being used to attack the left and defend neoliberalism, and that the U..S needs to blame Cuba for its resounding failure in Venezuela and justify the blockade. He insisted that capitalism and imperialism are responsible for Latin America being the world’s most unequal region.On the other hand, he stated that the re-election of Evo Morales is a historic victory, and that our sister republics of the Caribbean deserve the fair and differentiated treatment they demand, as well as Haiti which needs the international community’s full support.Rodríguez Parrilla also reiterated Cuba’s commitment to the independence of Puerto Rico and the Saharawi people.
Author: International news staff | informacion@granma.cu
November 1, 2019 15:11:32
With the presence of José Ramón Machado Ventura, Second Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee; Esteban Lazo, president of the National Assembly of People’s Power and Council of State; Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla; Ulises Guilarte, general secretary of the Federation of Cuban Workers; among other leaders of the Party and the government, the Anti-Imperialist Solidarity Conference, for Democracy and against Neoliberalism opened today in Havana, continuing though November 3.
Fernando González Llort, President of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, welcomed participants and devoted his first remarks to Fidel, recalling that the Cuban people have not been defeated despite 60 years of hostility from the United States.
“We continue to dream of the world we deserve,” he said, noting that the event is taking place in the context of celebrations for the 500th anniversary of Havana’s founding, “with the goal of uniting broad forces in solidarity with Cuba.”
González said that it was a pleasure to share this space with left organizations at a time when the United States is attempting to distort Cuba’s altruistic mission and international health collaboration, and reaffirmed that Cuba will never betray its friends.
For his part, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez addressed Cuba’s foreign policy and the struggle against the blockade.
“A profound expression of our people’s struggles can be felt in this hall,” he stated, noting that the Trump administration is a serious threat, as the U.S. increases intervention in the internal affairs of other countries. He insisted that the capitalist model is not viable and unsustainable environmentally.
He stated that the electoral campaign in the United States may cause the confrontational course of U.S. policy toward Cuba to sharpen, adding that severe difficulties are being faced in acquiring fuel not only for development, but to sustain the country’s daily life.He denounced U.S. government violations of international law, navigation and trade regulations, trampling the human rights of Cubans, while launching an aggression campaign against Cuban medical cooperation, to cut Cuba’s legitimately earned income.He recalled that the Helms-Burton Act is the main document guiding U.S. hostility against Cuba. "We appreciate the solidarity that you have expressed in the face of this aggression, that our people resist and will continue resisting no matter the consequences," he said.He noted that the Organization of American States (OAS) is being used to attack the left and defend neoliberalism, and that the U..S needs to blame Cuba for its resounding failure in Venezuela and justify the blockade. He insisted that capitalism and imperialism are responsible for Latin America being the world’s most unequal region.On the other hand, he stated that the re-election of Evo Morales is a historic victory, and that our sister republics of the Caribbean deserve the fair and differentiated treatment they demand, as well as Haiti which needs the international community’s full support.Rodríguez Parrilla also reiterated Cuba’s commitment to the independence of Puerto Rico and the Saharawi people.
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