In statements to Prensa Latina, the popular communicator stated that the fact that the most lethal empire that humanity has ever known intends to point to some countries as being allegedly linked to terrorist organizations in lists created by its State Department “is cynical.”

She stressed that Cuba is internationally recognized for its mediation in peace processes, such as the one that has been taking place in Colombia, and has promptly warned of terrorist attacks on US figures and aircraft.

She recalled that Commander Fidel Castro even condemned the events that occurred on September 11, 2001, and offered medical and humanitarian assistance to care for the victims.

Alsina, who is also the national coordinator of the “María León” Free Chair for Women, noted that there is no possible foundation, in the face of international law, to subject the Cuban people to the consequences of the arbitrary inclusion on the aforementioned list.

As a result, she mentioned the restrictions of exports, the elimination of certain commercial benefits, obstacles to obtaining credits from international financial institutions and the limitations to receive economic aid, among others.

Just to mention one of the effects of that decision, Alsina charged that the Cuban Government’s possibility to continue the production of medicines has been limited, having an impact on the “impossibility to guarantee timely health care.”

For Cuban families desperately seeking to save the life of a loved one and finding themselves unable to receive the required treatment, this is a painful shock, she remarked.

“It is unacceptable and that is why we condemn and demand that Cuba be removed from that list, because they have no bases and it causes irreparable damage,” she stressed.

Asked about her stance as a member of the feminist movement, Alsina pointed out that from the solidarity and mutual friendship that has united us since time immemorial, and as a passionate woman who defends just causes, I can only express the forceful rejection of actions of this nature.

She stressed that Washington’s decision affects a people who “have shown with dignity, gallantry and integrity what they are capable of and it is proved by more than six decades facing a genocidal blockade and a multidimensional war.”

From the feminist movements in our interrelation, in thinking together about what affects us, in how we overcome from the organization and revolutionary action, about the achievements, about the challenges to come, “we categorically condemn this action by the US empire.”

We connect with Cuban women, from that exchange of knowledge and experiences, we think together, she emphasized.

Regarding the lines of action for the denunciation, Alsina stated that the denunciation is permanent and “organizing ourselves to share ways of dealing with these consequences that, somehow, we Venezuelans had to live firsthand in the last few years.”

We also explain tirelessly how the historic enemies operate and strengthen our socialist ethic, so as not to be permeated by those who try to push us back.

Alsina stressed that they also make emphasis on public denunciation in communication, through different channels, including virtual social networks, the media and face-to-face exchanges.

What her message of solidarity from Venezuela to the Cubans would be at a time when the US economic blockade is being intensified?

You should know that international solidarity and especially “we, Venezuelan sisters and brothers, are always with you,” she commented, noting that “we have attended in the front row” this unprecedented meeting of two world leaders, Commanders Fidel Castro (1926 -2013) and Hugo Chávez (1954-2013).

She stressed that what they dreamed for the region and for the entire planet, “we will only make it come true in unbreakable unity,” so your fight is and will be ours, she pointed out.

We are going to continue to demand respect for the right to our sovereignty, independence and guarantee to move forward in revolution, she stated, and assured that Cubans “continue to be a beacon in the world.”

Alsina proposed to continue to confront those who, from the hegemonic thought, intend to deceive, point at, and accuse without any valid arguments, and reaffirmed that the only list on which Cuba should be included “is that of the countries that go around the world saving lives.”

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