Cuba will survive: a diary
Vijay Prashad’s account of his recent visit to Cuba and the impact of the US oil blockade on Cubans’ daily lives.
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World mobilises against the US on Cuba
The US now faces a significant risk which can affect its geopolitical position. It is unable to carry out a ‘colour counter-revolution’ in Cuba because of the relation of forces in that country. Meanwhile US policy on Cuba is opposed by an overwhelming number of counties.
UN votes for an end to the blockade of Cuba – Only US and Israel vote against
At the UN General Assembly on 23 June, 184 countries voted in favour of lifting the blockade, only 2 against.
The US has seen the Covid pandemic as an opportunity to step up its regime change agenda, intensifying the blockade to cut Cuba’s access to much needed medical supplies.
The blockage of Qatar – marking the anniversary
3pm-5pm Tuesday 5 June Trafalgar Square London
Rally – called by the Arab Organisation of Human Rights and supported by the Stop the War Coalition