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Cubans in 8 US and Canadian Cities Caravan Against the Blockade
About seven hundred Cubans living in the United States and sympathizers with the Island,
raised their voices today, against the blockade to the largest of the Antilles, from Miami,
New York, Seattle, Los Angeles and Minnesota. | Photo: Facebook/Cancillería de Cuba
Published 1 March 2021 (2 hours 51 minutes ago)
This was the eighth edition of the "Bridges of Love" caravans in favor of the elimination of the economic sanctions imposed on Cuba and for Cuban families, initiated last July 26 following a call on social networks by the Cuban YouTuber "Protestón Cubano" and having as background the "bike ride" led by Cuban-American professor Carlos Lazo, his children, and nephews, earlier that month, to "build bridges of love between the peoples of Cuba and the United States," along with the caravans for several years organized and carried out in Miami by the Alianza Martiana Coalition.
"I demand that the government of the United States cease the criminal blockade against my people, which constitutes a genocide of more than 60 years, which does not allow my Cuban brothers to develop in peace and tranquility. Therefore, I will never miss these caravans for love, for the Cuban family...," said Alina Velázquez, member of the "José Martí" Cultural Association.
On January 31, around five hundred Cubans living in the United States and friends of Cuba toured the streets on bicycles and cars in Miami, New York, Seattle, and Los Angeles, to oppose the blockade and also to pay homage to José Martí, on the 168th anniversary of his birth.
"Why am I against the blockade? Because the blockade is the most genocidal way to attack a people, it is the most destructive way for a family; it is the most hypocritical way to try to overthrow a system, it is the most cowardly way to try to make someone change their way of being, it is the most infamous way. (...) Down with the blockade and long live the Cuban family," said Yuri Pedraza, president of the Cuban Community in Canada.
More:
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Cubans-in-8-US-and-Canadian-Cities-Caravan-Against-the-Blockade-20210301-0021.html
