Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from different political parties signed a letter of solidarity with Cuba in the last few days following the recent energy crisis and the damage of hurricane Oscar in the country’s eastern region.

The MEPs demanded the immediate lifting of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States and acknowledged the enormous efforts made by the Cuban people to resist the consequences of the siege.

They underscored in the letter that the US blockade is “an act of political aggression and a clear violation of international law” which was seriously hindering the Caribbean country’s development.

The Communist Party of Finland also called for an end to the unilateral US measures and urged the international community to take action to put pressure on Washington to end its punishment against Cuba.

“The challenges Cuba is facing, such as the collapse of the national power grid, and shortages of food, medicine, and fuel are the result of the unjust trade blockade maintained by the United States,” the political organization expressed in a statement.

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