Over two years ago, diplomatic relations were reestablished between Cuba and the US. While there have been some steps forward and the easing of some restrictions, the US still maintains its cruel and vindictive blockade against Cuba.
Vancouverites Stand with Cuba Against the US Blockade!
Over two years ago, diplomatic relations were reestablished between Cuba and the US. While there have been some steps forward and the easing of some restrictions, the US still maintains its cruel and vindictive blockade against Cuba.
Like his predecessors, President Trump is planning to continue and possibly expand belligerent US policies against Cuba. Rex Tillerson, the new US Secretary of State and former Chief Executive of oil giant ExxonMobil, has already said that he will review or reverse Obama’s executive orders which opened limited relations with Cuba. He has also said he will continue so-called “democracy promotion” projects against the Cuban government.
In Vancouver, Cuba solidarity activists have known from Obama's December 17th, 2014 announcement that this is a time of opportunity to lift the blockade, not inevitability. The last two years in which the US and Cuba have held talks have been accompanied by protests of Cuba solidarity activists against the blockade, in Vancouver and around the world.
On Friday February 17th, Friends of Cuba Against the Blockade – Vancouver (FCAB-Van) organized their monthly picket action in front of the US Consulate. With banners and picket signs, Cuba supporters picketed in front of the US consulate chanting “Lift the Blockade on Cuba Now!” and “Return Guantanamo to Cuba Now!” Alongside local speakers, a message from Ottawa was played for the crowd, from the Ottawa Cuba Connections picket action also occurring monthly in front of the US Embassy in Ottawa.
As long as the US blockade is still inflicting its damages against Cuba, Friends of Cuba Against the Blockade will continue holding these monthly protests, along with other cultural and educational events against the blockade. To join in the next picket action or to find out more about the continuing US blockade on Cuba, visit www.vancubavsblockade.org or follow @NoBloqueoVan on Twitter.
End the Blockade on Cuba Now!
Return Guantanamo to Cuba Now!
US Government Stop the Campaign of ‘Regime Change’ in Cuba and Immediately Stop Interfering in Cuba’s Sovereignty and Self-Determination!
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