Israel’s genocide in Gaza persists, while the war in Ukraine continues with no negotiated settlement in sight. As Europe rearms and Britain expands its nuclear capabilities, CAROL TURNER reviews the alternatives
ON November 7, for the 28th consecutive year, Cuba will be asking the United Nations general assembly to approve a resolution calling for an end to the US economic, commercial and financial blockade of the country.
Every year, in preparation for this vote, Cuba’s Foreign Ministry delivers a comprehensive report to the various national delegations represented in the assembly. It updates them on adverse effects of the blockade, especially new ones.
Speaking to reporters on September 20, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez released Cuba’s report on the blockade for 2019.
Where normally only the US and its ally Israel vote to strangle Cuba economically, there have been special efforts to slander and isolate the besieged socialist island nation year — so we must redouble our solidarity, writes TARIQ ANDERSON



