Statement
by the 29th Southern Cross Brigade condemning the US economic embargo against
Cuba.
1. On this day, Thursday 5 January 2012, the 29th
Southern Cross Brigade from Australia proclaims fraternal solidarity to the
Cuban people and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to meet Cuban people
and obtain an understanding of the Cuban Revolution’s success;
2. The 29th Southern Cross Brigade congratulates
the success of the Cuban Revolution, particularly in the areas of health,
education, culture and sport, as an example for other developing countries of
the world.
3. The 29th Southern Cross Brigade condemns the
imposition by the US of the economic, commercial and financial blockade against
the Cuban people. These unjust and
unfair actions of the US Government are an attempt to interfere with the
sovereignty of the Cuban people, and an attempt to impose US political
structures inside Cuba for the benefit of the US.
4. The 29th Southern Cross Brigade considers that the
unfair blockade is an agressive act designed to inhibit Cuba’s economic and
social progress. The unfair US blockade has brought substantial damage to the
Cuban economy and prevents the Cuban people from achieving the same
opportunities for economic progress and wellbeing that is currently enjoyed by
all other peoples of the world.
5. The 29th Southern Cross Brigade calls for
worldwide support to the Cuban people in their continuing opposition to the
unfair US blockade, and supports all efforts by governments, citizens and
corporations to work against and stop the unfair blockade.
6. The 29th Southern Cross Brigade supports the
efforts of the United Nations, the European Community and other Governments in
maintaining normal economic, commercial and financial relationships with Cuba.
7. The 29th Southern Cross Brigade calls on the
Australian Government, its agencies, the Australian people and non-government
organisations to express support to the Cuban people and express opposition to
the unfair US blockade in all relevant forums and actions.
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