We are writing to demand that you oppose the Trump administration's escalating economic war against Cuba. The latest executive order imposes tariffs on any country supplying oil to the island—a "genocidal policy" designed to deprive the Cuban people of "their means of subsistence," as the Cuban ambassador to Brazil has stated . This follows a U.S. naval blockade that has already intercepted oil tankers, creating a severe fuel crisis .
Senator Marco Rubio and President Trump appear obsessed with destroying Cuba's government. But this path ignores history and humanity. The U.S. long supported the brutal Batista dictatorship before the 1959 Revolution . Since then, the six-decade embargo has caused over $170 billion in cumulative damages, according to UN estimates . The UN General Assembly has condemned it overwhelmingly for over 30 years .
The current "gusano" lobby promotes disinformation while demanding regime change. Yet the Cuban people have demonstrated their support through mass participation in democratic processes like the 2022 Family Code referendum, which enshrined same-sex marriage and protections for children and elders after extensive popular consultation .
While Washington tightens the noose, Cuba offers what the U.S. will not: disaster relief and medical solidarity to Global South countries. Cuban doctors have served in over 160 nations for decades , with programs in South Africa alone graduating over 3,000 doctors . Cuba is a global leader in sustainable development, yet its sovereignty is under assault.
This escalation could trigger regional destabilization. Already, neighboring countries face pressure to sever ties . The potential for blowback is real.
We have seen this playbook before—regime change justified by false narratives, leading to humanitarian catastrophe. Do not let it happen again. Block these sanctions. Demand diplomacy. Choose peace.
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