Organizations belonging to the Mexican Movement of Solidarity with Cuba have called for a march this Sunday, July 26, at 10:00 AM, in Mexico City. The demonstration aims to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the assaults on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks, considered the beginning of the Cuban Revolution, and to demand an end to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on the island.
“Siempre es 26”: A Call for Solidarity
Under the slogan “Siempre es 26” (It’s Always the 26th), the mobilization will depart from the Hemiciclo a Juárez and proceed along Paseo de la Reforma to the former US Embassy. A political act will be held there to protest the economic sanctions that Washington has maintained against Cuba for over six decades.
During a press conference, organizers urged unions, students, academics, social organizations, and the general public to participate in the mobilization. They recalled that on July 26, 1953, a group led by Fidel Castro attacked the Moncada barracks in Santiago de Cuba and the Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks in Bayamo, an action considered a precursor to the triumph of the Cuban Revolution on January 1, 1959.
Blockade’s Impact: A Difficult Period for Cuba
The organizers stated that Cuba is currently facing one of the most difficult periods in its history due to the tightening of the US blockade. They affirmed that the restrictions affect the supply of fuel, medicine, food, and other essential goods, in addition to limiting the island’s commercial and financial operations.
They also pointed out that these measures have contributed to problems such as blackouts, deficiencies in public transport, and difficulties in the healthcare system. They reiterated that the UN General Assembly has repeatedly approved resolutions in which the majority of countries call for the lifting of the blockade.
Beyond the March: Local Protests and International Solidarity
As part of the day of protest, in addition to the main march, a rally was announced in the Cuauhtémoc borough and a meeting in La Tabacalera Park. Participants there will also express their rejection of the removal of sculptures of Fidel Castro and Ernesto “Che” Guevara, ordered by the borough administration.
The organizers noted that the mobilization in Mexico is part of an international day of solidarity with Cuba being held in various countries across Latin America and Europe.
Source: https://buzos.com.mx/noticia/convocan-a-marcha-en-cdmx-para-exigir-fin-del-bloqueo-contra-cuba
