Det Udenrigspolitiske Nævn 2020-21, Udenrigsudvalget 2020-21
UPN Alm.del Bilag 330, URU Alm.del Bilag 272
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Republic of Cuba
National Assembly of People’s Power
Speaker
Havana, July 24, 2021
“Year 63 of the Revolution”
A: Henrik Dam Kristensen
Presidente del Parlamento
Reino de Dinamarca
Your Excellency,
In view of the disinformation and distortion of the Cuban reality that is constantly
disseminated through transnational media and digital networks, spreading slander,
manipulation of images and facts, as well as lies of all kinds, I am writing to you to
update you on the true situation in our country, while at the same time I kindly request
that you convey this information to the members of your Parliament.
A destabilization campaign has been launched against Cuba, which has been
conceived, financed and led by the United States Government, with the direct
involvement of the political machinery in Florida. It has made opportunistic use of the
pandemic situation and the serious difficulties and limitations we face, mainly as a
result of the genocidal economic, commercial and financial blockade, stepped up by
the 243 measures implemented by the previous US administration and upheld by
the current one.
The blockade has repercussions in all aspects of the lives of Cubans.
To this must be added the permanent campaigns of subversion and ideological
intoxication promoted by United States agencies and entities, aimed at discrediting
Cuba, slandering the Revolution, trying to mislead the people, fostering
discouragement, apathy and disapproval, fueling internal contradictions and
promoting disagreement and fracture between the people and their legitimate
representatives and institutions. They are also conceived to take advantage of the
unquestionable material shortages, of the difficulties faced by our population as a
consequence of the combined effect of the global economic crisis, the COVID-19
pandemic and the tightening of the blockade.
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They are trying to apply the Unconventional Warfare Manual that has proven to be
of great success for them in other countries. They do not renounce the illusion of
bringing about a change in the political, economic and social system that has been
sovereignly chosen by the vast majority of the Cuban people.
There has not been a social explosion in Cuba. The Biden Administration is lying
when it refers to "peaceful demonstrators". On July 11, disturbances and incidents
occurred in some areas, as a consequence of a terrorist media operation carried out
from U.S. territory, with absolute impunity. It encouraged and triggered the reported
disturbances, unleashing violence, hatred and vandalism, with the purpose of
dividing Cubans, damaging the prestige earned by Cuba and blocking the solidarity
that we have always received.
By these means, they deliberately and opportunistically try to portray a collapsed
country in chaos, in order to justify an external military intervention under the pretext
of humanitarian aid, whose devastating consequences are well known by their
effects on the nations that have suffered it.
Based on the right to which we are entitled to defend the constitutional and legal
order established by our people in a free referendum, and with absolute respect for
International Law, the Cuban authorities, particularly those in charge of law
enforcement, acted with moderation and strict adherence to the law in the face of
acts of vandalism and violence. These acts caused injuries to several police officers
and civilians, to Cuban citizens who opposed such actions or who expressed their
support for the Revolution and its Government.
In Cuba there are no arbitrary detentions, missing or tortured persons, or prisoners
whose whereabouts are unknown; nor are there any imprisoned minors. No
sophisticated means of repression, mechanical equipment, chemical substances,
stun explosives and automatic launchers of toxic bombs are used here, which
unfortunately has become a daily reality in other world countries. All this is contrary
to the ethics and practice of the Cuban authorities.
The judicial treatment of detainees has been carried out in strict compliance with the
Constitution and the substantive and procedural laws in force, and with all the
guarantees of due process. Most detainees have been released, either after being
fined or placed under precautionary house arrest in cases in which they have been
charged or are subject to investigation proceedings.
We are a State of Law and Social Justice as proclaimed in the Constitution. The
Cuban Government is alive, promoting the implementation of the economic and
social strategy as it gradually addresses the measures and policies implemented,
putting its heart into the common effort.
It is false that the health situation in Cuba is out of control; our model is effective,
universal and free of charge, as a result of a policy of social inclusion. We have a
capable, qualified and dedicated staff that performs their duties efficiently in the face
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of the increased number of infections caused by the new strains. The figures of sick
and dead people cannot be compared with those in the rest of the world, in spite of
the restrictions imposed by the blockade and the efforts made to prevent us from
having access to equipment, raw materials, medicines and essential supplies. We
have also counted on the solidarity of many friends in the world.
The talent and dedication of our scientists, who have benefited from the work of the
Revolution, has enabled us to produce the first two Latin American vaccines against
COVID-19. This will allow us to have 70% of the Cuban population immunized by
August, and by the end of the year, all the population will be immunized, which will
also allow us to cooperate with other peoples of the planet.
Your Excellency,
You can be rest assured that peace and tranquility prevail in Cuba. Our institutions
are operating normally and the people, united, will solve the difficulties we face with
the patriotism, strength and creativity that characterize them, without foreign
interference of any kind, defending the society they are building: an independent,
sovereign, socialist, democratic, prosperous and sustainable society, as they have
reiterated throughout our country.
We would like to express our gratitude for the expressions of solidarity received from
legislators, Parliamentary Friendship Groups and Parliaments.
Please accept our cordial greetings and the assurance of my highest consideration
and esteem.
Sincerely yours,
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