[News] ‘Cuba is Not Alone’: Inspiring Days of Solidarity in Havana

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‘Cuba is Not Alone’: Inspiring Days of Solidarity in Havana
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March 22, 2026

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opening event at ICAP

As the Trump Administration ratchets up its threats of war and economic
strangulation on Cuba the international Nuestra América Convoy has arrived
in Cuba. The convoy unites more than 600 solidarity activists from 38
nations, representing over 140 social, political, and cultural
organizations across nearly every continent. Participants include
parliamentarians, judges, ambassadors, intellectuals, trade unionists, and
community leaders committed to justice and sovereignty.

The international humanitarian mission converged in the capital to
delivering essential supplies and to reaffirm global support for the island
amid intensified US economic pressure and threats of invasion.

The solidarity groups were greeted personally by Cuban President Miguel
Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. at the welcoming ceremony held at the Cuban Institute
of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), where the group handed over
significant donations of food, medicines, hygiene products, medical
equipment, and energy-related items like solar panels. These contributions
aim to alleviate hardships caused by the long-standing US blockade.

Diaz Canel speaking to the delegates at the Palace of the Conventions

At the welcome Díaz-Canel described the blockade as an “economic and energy
asphyxiation project” targeting the Cuban people. He expressed profound
gratitude for the convoy’s courage and self-financed efforts, noting that
participants covered their own travel and stay expenses to maximize aid
delivery.

David Adler, coordinator of the Progressive International and a key
organizer, highlighted the mission’s scale. He emphasized that the convoy
represents millions worldwide who reject collective punishment and demand
an end to coercive unilateral measures.

*Nuestra América Convoy Strengthens Global Resistance Network*

The initiative, initially conceived as a maritime flotilla inspired by
other humanitarian efforts, expanded rapidly into a multi-modal global
convoy. Aid arrived by air from Europe and Latin America, with charter
flights coming from the US and sea components following from Mexico.

Three vessels—the Granma 2.0 from Puerto Progreso, Yucatán, and two
sailboats from Isla Mujeres—are en route, carrying additional tons of
supplies. This Latin American contribution underscores regional unity
against external aggression.

European solidarity activists delivering aid. foto: el necio

Participants stressed that Cuba’s challenges—blackouts, shortages, and
infrastructure strain—stem largely from tightened sanctions and financial
restrictions. The convoy’s direct aid bypasses these barriers,
demonstrating practical internationalism.

Organizers declared March 21 an *“International Day of Solidarity with
Cuba”*, resulting in coordinated actions worldwide, including protests at
US embassies. The effort builds on prior mobilizations and signals
international sustained pressure for policy change.

*Geopolitical and Regional Implications*

The Nuestra América Convoy reflects deepening Global South solidarity in
response to unilateral coercive measures. In Latin America and the
Caribbean, it reinforces CELAC principles of non-interference and regional
self-determination, countering attempts to isolate progressive governments.

Globally, the mission challenges the normalization of economic blockades as
foreign policy tools, highlighting their humanitarian costs and questioning
their legality under international law. It amplifies calls in forums like
the UN General Assembly—where annual resolutions condemn the US embargo—for
multilateral respect of sovereignty.

The convoy’s convergence in Havana strengthens networks among progressive
movements, trade unions, and civil society, potentially influencing future
coordinated actions on issues like debt relief, climate justice, and
anti-imperialist resistance. For Cuba, it bolsters resilience and morale
amid ongoing crisis

*Message of Brotherhood and Continued Commitment*

The welcoming ceremony featured expressions of mutual respect and shared
struggle. Díaz-Canel reiterated Cuba’s readiness to collaborate on common
causes, from health cooperation to sustainable development.

foto: Ricardo López Hevia

Activists reaffirmed their pledge to continue advocacy until the blockade
ends. Many highlighted personal connections—family ties, cultural
affinities, or admiration for Cuba’s achievements in education and medicine
despite adversity.

As additional delegations arrive and aid distribution begins, the Nuestra
América Convoy stands as a powerful symbol of people-to-people diplomacy.
It demonstrates that solidarity transcends borders, offering tangible
relief while pressing for systemic change in international relations.

In a world marked by polarization and power asymmetries, such initiatives
remind us that collective action rooted in justice can challenge dominant
narratives and support nations defending their right to self-determination.

Source: Resumen Latinoamericano – English
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