Ortega called the Cuban people heroic ans stressed: “More than 60 years of blockade, but we have faith, we are sure that the day will come when that policy will be defeated and those chains with which they have tried to paralyze the people of Cuba will disappear,” he said.

The blockade against Cuba has intensified in recent years and constitutes the main obstacle to the economic and social development of the country, according to Cuban authorities. Among the measures, the activation of the section of Title III of the Helms-Burton Act stands out, which allows for the suing of Cubans who were property owners in Cuba before 1959.

It also highlights the restriction and suspension of visas for people linked to Cuban international cooperation programs, particularly those associated with health.

Another element is related to the suspension of visas for cultural, sports, academic and scientific exchanges, among others.

In addition, the United States Government re-included Cuba in the list of States that allegedly sponsor terrorism, and suspended humanitarian parole and family reunification processes for those who were admitted to the United States.

According to Cuban authorities, as a permanent policy, Washington, since 2019, has punished ships or shipping companies that supply oil to Cuba, which prevents the normal development of the country in several sectors.

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