Motion 114
Cuba - Off The List
“That this Congress condemns the continuing illegal US trade and economic blockade of Cuba which has now been in place for over fifty years. The impact of the Blockade, along with Trump’s placing Cuba back on the list of State sponsors of terrorism has led to devastating consequences for the Cuban people. From March 2023 to February 2024, it cost material damage of $5 billion, up almost $190 million on the previous year.
“Congress also notes that throughout the years of the Blockade, the US has also financed and organised opposition groups to destabilise Cuba and seek the overthrow of its Government, despite this Cuba has made world-renowned progress in the areas of health, education, social welfare and increasing the representation of women. It has also a record second to none in medical and humanitarian support internationally.
“Congress notes that at the present time the situation is extremely difficult for the Cuban people. Power shortages and a shortage of medical and educational materials are part of the harsh reality of life for many people living on the island.
“Congress agrees that a letter on behalf of the General Council should be sent to all affiliates with the following requests that:
- affiliates write to the US Ambassador to the U.K. requesting that Cuba is removed immediately from the State Sponsorship of Terrorism list; and
- affiliates are encouraged to affiliate to the Scottish Cuba Solidarity Campaign and help support its work to end the US blockade and recognise Cuba’s right to self-determination.”
Mover: Glasgow Trades Union Council
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