Congress Woman Barbara Lee Supports a More Humane US Policy Towards Cuba
Washington, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) Democratic Congresswoman Barbara Lee described the U.S. blockade against Cuba as obsolete and harmful and said she will work to achieve a more intelligent and humane policy toward the Caribbean country. A member of the House of Representatives from California since 1998, Lee recalled that she has been involved in U.S. policy toward Cuba for four decades and that she is committed to lifting the “failed embargo (blockade) on Cuba.” “The United States must support the efforts of the Cuban people to build a peaceful and prosperous society that can meet the hopes and needs
Bombarderos of Santa Clara win in debut at LLWS
Following a slow start the national champions from Santa Clara, Cuba get fired up in the final innings to pull ahead in a 4-1 win over Czechoslovakia Cuba’s Little Leaguers are elated with their win August 15. Next game slated for Aug 19 at 5pm. against Taipei. Williamsport, PA.
Hurricane Aftermath & Response Options
More links to humanitarian aid agencies. Cuba Assistance Network – can.mayfirst.org In less than a month, between October 20 and November 10, Cuba was impacted by hurricanes Oscar and Rafael, and two major earthquakes, causing wide spread disruption to essential services and infrastructure. ( paho.org) See complete report at http://www.paho.org/sites/default/filess;2024-11/phsa-cuba-hurricane-hearthquake-final2.pdf National Network on Cuba Fall Meeting in Detroit (Melvindale) Type National Network on Cuba annual fall meeting.
UN Vote on US Blockade of Cuba
The United Nations General Assembly voted to condemn the US economic embargo 187-2 on Cuba for the 32nd year in a row. The United States and Israel were the only two countries that voted against the condemnation. Moldova abstained. General Assembly resolutions are not binding, but they reflect the prevailing international consensus. CEDA’s Executive Director María José Espinosa commented to the Center for International Policy: “As a policy, the U.S. embargo on Cuba is an epic failure. Cubans are no more empowered, no closer to achieving democracy than they were in February of 1962. Instead, the embargo has ensured Cubans face a daily