Its sanctions hinder the arrival and distribution of food, medicine, and other essential resources.
On Thursday, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez stated that the United States continues to implement measures that affect Cuban children’s access to adequate food.
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Rodriguez emphasized that, at the proposal of Cuba and other countries, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted, for the first time, a resolution calling for the cessation of measures contrary to international law that hinder children’s access to nutritious food.
According to the Cuban Foreign Minister, the international body determined that the blockade imposed on Cuba violates the right to food. He also maintained that U.S. policies continue to impact the well-being of children on the island.
The L.32 resolution, titled “Improving children’s equitable access to adequate and nutritious food,” urges states to avoid actions that limit children’s access to sufficient and quality food.
The fallout from Trump’s May 1 executive order is continuing to ripple across Cuba.
EnviosCuba, one of the largest online platforms used by Cuban Americans to send food, clothing and other basic necessities to relatives on the island, has stopped accepting new orders. pic.twitter.com/aCCDTWwR8J
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The text also promotes strengthening international cooperation and technology transfer to reduce food inequalities and contribute to food security for the most vulnerable populations.
Cuban authorities have repeatedly denounced that U.S. sanctions hinder the arrival and distribution of food, medicine, and other essential resources. According to Havana, these restrictions also affect key sectors such as energy and water.
The discussion on food aid is taking place against the backdrop of a profound economic and energy crisis in Cuba. The Cuban government maintains that the sanctions exacerbate existing difficulties.
Cuba is implementing a package of 176 economic and social changes to boost domestic production against the U.S. blockade, adapt to the dynamic global economy through foreign trade and investment, and improve the population’s quality of life with better jobs, wages, and social… pic.twitter.com/JZEgiyZGXT
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