In an article published by the newspaper *Faro di Roma*, titled “The Cuban Revolution and the Primacy of Human Value: A Shared Perspective as the UN Vote Against the Blockade Approaches,” Vasapollo stated that the consequences of this policy extend beyond government-to-government relations, affecting the daily lives of the Cuban population.

The professor noted that economic, financial, and commercial restrictions—along with the extraterritorial reach of unilateral coercive measures—hinder international exchange, impede access to essential resources, and drive up costs for families, public services, and institutions.

Vasapollo highlighted the radio program *Criterio Compartido* (“Shared Perspective”), in which President Miguel Diaz-Canel addresses situations of social vulnerability and listens to concerns raised by citizens.

As an example, he cited the case of a mother who requested assistance for her child with a disability; after explaining her situation, she received in-home support and a wheelchair through a sociocultural project.

He also referred to data presented on the program, which indicated that more than 883,000 people in Cuba were registered as living in vulnerable conditions as of the end of September—a figure that, he noted, reflects the scale of social challenges amid the economic hardships caused by the U.S. blockade.

Regarding the vote scheduled for October 27–28 at the United Nations General Assembly, Vasapollo urged European governments—including the Italian government—and representatives of international institutions to reject any pressure intended to influence or dictate the positions of individual states.

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