In its statement, the organization emphasized its “strong” rejection of the declarations that seek to undermine the self-determination of Cuba by the US government, whose actions it described as “fascist.”

The Movement also expressed its support for the call made by the Cuban Chapter of the Network of Intellectuals and Artists in Defense of Humanity regarding the threats, while reaffirming its “steadfastness in defending Cuba’s sovereignty.”

Furthermore, the statement called upon social, labor, artistic, and student organizations, as well as the entire Colombian society, to unite in defense of Cuba, a nation to which the solidarity platform reiterated its gratitude “for its tireless struggle to achieve peace” in Colombia.

“In the centennial year of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro, who bequeathed to us his absolute conviction and faith in victory, we remember the victory at Giron (Bay of Pigs), which is our inspiration not to surrender to the barbarity that surrounds us,” the statement concluded.

Earlier, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel condemned the statements made by the United States government against Cuba as immoral and reaffirmed Cuba’s readiness to defend its country.

Referring to the remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump, the Cuban leader emphasized on social media that “those who turn everything into a business, even human lives, have no moral authority to point the finger at Cuba in any way, absolutely in any way.”

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