By Arianna Álvarez Avalo; a young Cuban student on August 2, 2021
Where were those who link the words “aid” and “humanitarian” when the United States banned a ship from China with supplies to fight Covid and help the Cuban people? Where were they when Trump banned monetary aid to families on the island, when an inhumane policy was intensified in the midst of a global crisis and a deadly disease, when he banned the purchase of fans from U.S. companies by leaving tankers at sea? Where were they when the people needed them most? The main humanitarian aid for all Cubans would be the total elimination of the Blockade. If you do not agree, you are not a human being nor do you want to help anyone.
Coincidentally, you are the same people who were surprised when Cuba helped the British ship because no one else wanted to do it …
Senior Publisher: Carlos Aznárez; Staff writers: María Torrellas, Graciela Ramírez, Beatriz Morales, David Vázquez, Javier Villacin in memoriam North America Bureau: Alicia Jrapko and Bill Hackwell. Translator: Leni Villagomez Reeves ISSN 2380-0054
