The brigade issued a statement at the José Martí Memorial in the capital, voicing their deep indignation at the decision from current US president, Donald Trump, which they described as an attack and an insult to a people who – they pointed out – have been victims of this scourge for decades.

In the document, they recognize the solidarity unfolded by Cuba in all latitudes, especially by collaborating in health endeavors, and highlighted its example of resistance and defense of national sovereignty in the face of the hostility from its powerful neighbor to the north.

Following the tribute paid by the Brigade to the National Hero José Martí, Argentine activist Mario Medina said that Cuba is a beacon for revolutionary militancy in the world, especially in Latin America, and a hope in the face of the fascist offensive in the world.

He affirmed that solidarity with this nation is growing and will be maintained in the face of the challenging regional scenario and the threats by the new US administration.

In the central remarks at the event, the president of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, Fernando González, reaffirmed the will of the people of the island to defend the social system chosen in a sovereign manner, as well as the conquests achieved in more than six decades of struggle.

Difficult times will come, he predicted, but Trump and his entourage will leave and the Cuban revolution will prevail, he said.

The South American Solidarity Brigade will fulfill a broad program of activities in the island, including their participation in the Torch March and the 6th International Conference for the Balance of the World, from January 28 to 30.

The activists, from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay, will hold meetings with combatants, peasants, youth and workers, and will donate medicines to the 10 de Octubre Clinical Surgical Teaching Hospital in this capital.

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