“It is not too late for the United States to correct this error, provide relief to the Cuban people and move towards a more just and peaceful relationship for both nations,” the newspaper said in the extensive article. As Biden’s presidency is about to end, Cuba’s fight against the US blockade continues.

Motivated by the large march last Friday in Havana against Washington’s economic, commercial and financial siege and Cuba’s permanence on the list created by the United States of nations allegedly sponsoring terrorism, the newspaper highlighted the resilience and the capacity of resistance of the Cuban people in the face of such an economic war.

The Indian media outlet described the demonstration in Cuba as a powerful and a strong statement by its people, refusing to bow to external pressure, adding that their commitment to justice and self-determination remains unwavering.

Despite the difficulties they face, Cubans continue to resist coercive measures that suffocate the economy, affect all aspects of daily life, seek to break their spirit or force them to submit, it said.

The newspaper recalled that as part of his presidential campaign Joe Biden showed interest in easing the harsh policies imposed by his predecessor, Donald Trump, and now that his term is about to end, the United States siege against Cuba remains a lasting difficulty for the island nation, which has disappointed many, it said.

The blockade, the daily emphasized, restricts access to essential goods such as food, medicine and fuel, devastating vital sectors such as health care, agriculture and infrastructure.

The Financial Express stressed that the origins of the blockade date back to 1960, when US officials, including Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Lester Mallory, recommended economic sanctions aimed at causing “economic dissatisfaction and hardship” in Cuba with the clear strategy of weakening the government by creating a crisis for its citizens, it added.

The newspaper referred to the multimillion-dollar costs of this economic war against the Cuban people, saying it amounts to over 421 million dollars each month, which adds up to billions of dollars in losses over more than 60 years, it pointed out.

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