El Instituto Cubano de Radio y Televisión (ICRT) y la Radio Televisión Serbia (RTS) rubricaron un convenio de cooperación que recoge los intereses de ambas partes en los próximos años.
El acuerdo fue firmado en la sede de ese organismo por el Director General de RTS Dragan Bujošević y, en representación del ICRT, el Embajador de Cuba en Belgrado Gustavo Tristá del Todo.
En declaraciones al medio serbio el diplomático señaló que el intercambio entre ambas televisoras es importante pues, a pesar de la distancia geográfica, las nuevas tecnologías posibilitan un mayor conocimiento mutuo.
Resaltó además que la firma ocurre en el marco de las actividades en ocasión de cumplirse los 120 años de relaciones bilaterales, caracterizadas por el positivo estado de las mismas.
Milivoje Mihajlović, director general adjunto de RTS, explicó por su parte que se trata de una cooperación seria, que incluye el intercambio de noticias, imágenes, así como programas informativos, seriales y cinematográficos.
La Radio Televisión Serbia es el ente público de radiodifusión del país, que gestiona cuatro canales de radio, cinco de televisión incluido el servicio internacional y un portal web multimedia.
La RTS surgió de la Radiotelevisión de Belgrado, parte integrante de la Radio Televisión de Yugoslavia. En 1999 su sede fue parcialmente destruida, víctima de los bombardeos de la OTAN, con un saldo de 16 trabajadores fallecidos.
While speaking with H.E. Gustavo Tristá del Todo, the Cuban Ambassador to Serbia, we learned about the truly strong friendship between the two nations despite the many international challenges that both countries have been facing.
H.E. Gustavo Trista del Todo, Ambassador of Cuba to Serbia
This year marks the 120th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Cuba. What do you think of the relations between the two countries so far, taking into account the historical events from the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the disintegration of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia until today? Which events in our shared history would you like to single out?
The 120th anniversary of relations between two friendly countries deserves a comprehensive overview of everything that we have done together, which in the case of Serbia and Cuba, covers a wide range of subjects, especially since 1959 with the Triumph of the Revolution. I will mention only a few examples. The official relations were established on November 4, 1902, when King Aleksandar Obrenović sent a congratulatory message to Tomás Estrada Palma, the new President of Cuba, on the occasion of his inauguration. In 1959, Commander Ernesto Che Guevara visited Yugoslavia as the head of a goodwill delegation. At that time, Che was received by Marshal Josip Broz Tito and stayed in Belgrade, Brioni and Kragujevac. During the visit, the two politicians discussed various topics.
Cuba and Serbia founded the Non-Aligned Movement together in 1961, and our country was represented by its then-president Osvaldo Dorticós Torrado, who, together with other leaders, planted a tree in the Friendship Park that is still there. Cuba resolutely opposed the NATO bombing (of Yugoslavia) and expressed solidarity with the Serbian people in the face of large-scale aggression by several powerful countries against a small European nation. The last two presidents, Tomislav Nikolić and Aleksandar Vučić, visited Cuba in 2015 and 2017 respectively.
Serbia does not recognize the US sanctions against Cuba, while Cuba supports Serbia in preserving its territorial integrity and sovereignty by not recognizing the independence of so-called Kosovo and voting against its membership in UNESCO and Interpol. Is the Cuban government facing any kind of pressure to change these decisions?
The position of support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia is a result of the historical feelings of friendship toward its people. This is a principled position of Cuban foreign policy that is not subject to possible changes. At the same time, Cuba appreciates the position of support for our resolution in the UN General Assembly, known as “Need to end the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the Government of the United States against Cuba”, a policy of sanctions that was implemented more than sixty years ago to suffocate the country.
The fact remains that Cuba is not a country in crisis nor is its population in danger
From the beginning of the sanctions until last year, they have caused quantifiable damages of more than 150 billion dollars, and have become the main obstacle to Cuba’s economic development. The sanctions have also included campaigns against the Revolution, and allegations that Cuba prevents religious freedom. To remind you, we are talking about the country where the historic meeting between Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Cyril took place in 2016. Similarly, the very aggressive measures imposed by President Donald Trump against our economy are still in force, and they are aimed at exacerbating our commercial and financial difficulties, and further lowering the living standard, while creating discontent and provoking violent acts. However, the fact remains that Cuba is not a country in crisis nor is its population in danger.
Cuba has complicated relations with America, and a developing and strong friendship with Russia, which is reminiscent of the relations from the Cold War period. Do you think that the current situation with the war in Ukraine can affect both the relations with these countries and the relations between Serbia and Cuba?
I see no reason why this factor should in any way influence relations with Russia, which are based on friendship, mutual respect and cooperation in all domains. Historically speaking, this has been true and will continue to be so. As for the United States, the intention of destroying the Cuban Revolution, by all means, has not changed. As our Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez explained, “the recipe is the extreme tightening of the blockade, causing deprivation to the average Cuban family, lowering wages, causing hunger, desperation and the overthrow of the government.” Under these conditions, it is very difficult to improve bilateral ties. In the case of Serbia, we have no open issues that jeopardize our relations. On the contrary, a high-level political dialogue is taking place in a climate of understanding with mutual agreement on important issues relating to the international agenda. Our relations are in good health.
To quote our Foreign Minister Nikola Selaković, there is plenty of room to improve our relations in science and health care. Have the two countries been planning to do joint projects in these two areas? What is the current cooperation like?
Everyone is aware of Cuba’s advances in public health, with our health system being free, having high scientific rigour and available to the entire population. Added to this is the research, and through that research creating top-notch medication, particularly related to cancer treatment. The results achieved in battling the coronavirus pandemic are also well-documented and our researchers have managed to create three brand anti-corona vaccines, based on the programs developed since the Triumph of the Revolution. 90% of the population is fully vaccinated, which numbers nearly ten million people. By July 1, a total of 38 million doses of the Soberana 02, Soberana Plus and Abdala vaccines were administered. Currently, the number of infected people, on average, does not exceed 30 and since May there have been no deaths from the coronavirus. These indicators are achieved despite the criminal sanctions of the United States against Cuba. I believe that the existing potential for cooperation in this area is vast.
Also, Serbs are no strangers to the Cuban culture, be it Cuban film or music. Is it possible to create better tourist offers in Serbia and Cuba, so that our two nations can get to know each other even better?
With the pandemic under control, the country has reopened for tourism after a severe lockdown in the past two years. From December to June 26 of this year, 1,181 Serbian citizens visited Cuba, a figure that is still low compared to the 7,000 in 2019, before Covid-19 hit. There are well-known travel agencies that successfully sell tourist packages, with varied offers that include not only sun and beach tourism, but also interesting tours of our main cities, which are completely safe to visit. People can also travel individually, both for business or personal reasons and take part in events, as well as undergo medical treatment. The latter is quite successful and facilitates interest in coming back to Cuba. In any case, I always recommend making a first-time trip that should last at least two weeks – one week to be spent in Havana, especially the Old Havana, and one on the beaches, in Varadero or the northern keys. On a second visit, I suggest travelling to Santiago de Cuba, Cienfuegos and Trinidad, connected to the southern beaches, as well as visiting Pinar del Río, which produces the best tobacco in the world. There is a lot to see in our country and, even though it can be expensive for an average Serbian tourist to come to Cuba due to the geographical distance, it is worth a try.
With the pandemic under control, the country has reopened for tourism after a severe lockdown in the past two years
What trade results do you expect to see this year, in the post-pandemic period but in the situation where we have a crisis in Eastern Europe?
There is no doubt that the pandemic has affected the economic-commercial trade. The online seminar titled “Serbia-Cuba: Business Opportunities” was held recently, during which the representatives of the Cuban Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia signed the 2022 and 2023 Action Plan. On the occasion, the seminar participants highlighted the importance of continuing to work on developing trade and cooperation ties for the benefit of both peoples, while also recognizing the will of both governments to promote them.
Serbia and Cuba foster excellent relations full of understanding. During your term as the Cuban ambassador in Serbia, what will you work on the most to nurture and improve the existing relations between the two countries?
My mission in this country is nearly finished, after four and a half years of hard work. This was a period in which I made numerous new friends, in addition to the existing ones and had to deal with difficulties, especially during the pandemic, but also had plenty of new experiences which I will fondly remember. Before my term as the ambassador expires, my plan is to continue working so that in the coming years, our bilateral relations can continue to grow and diversify, both countries can continue to identify and develop common areas of cooperation and we can support each other in regard to the most important issues.
While speaking with H.E. Gustavo Tristá del Todo, the Cuban Ambassador to Serbia, we learned about the truly strong friendship between the two nations despite the many international challenges that both countries have been facing.
This year marks the 120th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Cuba. What do you think of the relations between the two countries so far, taking into account the historical events from the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the disintegration of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia until today? Which events in our shared history would you like to single out?
The 120th anniversary of relations between two friendly countries deserves a comprehensive overview of everything that we have done together, which in the case of Serbia and Cuba, covers a wide range of subjects, especially since 1959 with the Triumph of the Revolution. I will mention only a few examples. The official relations were established on November 4, 1902, when King Aleksandar Obrenović sent a congratulatory message to Tomás Estrada Palma, the new President of Cuba, on the occasion of his inauguration. In 1959, Commander Ernesto Che Guevara visited Yugoslavia as the head of a goodwill delegation. At that time, Che was received by Marshal Josip Broz Tito and stayed in Belgrade, Brioni and Kragujevac. During the visit, the two politicians discussed various topics.
Cuba and Serbia founded the Non-Aligned Movement together in 1961, and our country was represented by its then-president Osvaldo Dorticós Torrado, who, together with other leaders, planted a tree in the Friendship Park that is still there. Cuba resolutely opposed the NATO bombing (of Yugoslavia) and expressed solidarity with the Serbian people in the face of large-scale aggression by several powerful countries against a small European nation. The last two presidents, Tomislav Nikolić and Aleksandar Vučić, visited Cuba in 2015 and 2017 respectively.
Serbia does not recognize the US sanctions against Cuba, while Cuba supports Serbia in preserving its territorial integrity and sovereignty by not recognizing the independence of so-called Kosovo and voting against its membership in UNESCO and Interpol. Is the Cuban government facing any kind of pressure to change these decisions?
The position of support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia is a result of the historical feelings of friendship toward its people. This is a principled position of Cuban foreign policy that is not subject to possible changes. At the same time, Cuba appreciates the position of support for our resolution in the UN General Assembly, known as “Need to end the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the Government of the United States against Cuba”, a policy of sanctions that was implemented more than sixty years ago to suffocate the country.
The fact remains that Cuba is not a country in crisis nor is its population in danger
From the beginning of the sanctions until last year, they have caused quantifiable damages of more than 150 billion dollars, and have become the main obstacle to Cuba’s economic development. The sanctions have also included campaigns against the Revolution, and allegations that Cuba prevents religious freedom. To remind you, we are talking about the country where the historic meeting between Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Cyril took place in 2016. Similarly, the very aggressive measures imposed by President Donald Trump against our economy are still in force, and they are aimed at exacerbating our commercial and financial difficulties, and further lowering the living standard, while creating discontent and provoking violent acts. However, the fact remains that Cuba is not a country in crisis nor is its population in danger.
Cuba has complicated relations with America, and a developing and strong friendship with Russia, which is reminiscent of the relations from the Cold War period. Do you think that the current situation with the war in Ukraine can affect both the relations with these countries and the relations between Serbia and Cuba?
I see no reason why this factor should in any way influence relations with Russia, which are based on friendship, mutual respect and cooperation in all domains. Historically speaking, this has been true and will continue to be so. As for the United States, the intention of destroying the Cuban Revolution, by all means, has not changed. As our Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez explained, “the recipe is the extreme tightening of the blockade, causing deprivation to the average Cuban family, lowering wages, causing hunger, desperation and the overthrow of the government.” Under these conditions, it is very difficult to improve bilateral ties. In the case of Serbia, we have no open issues that jeopardize our relations. On the contrary, a high-level political dialogue is taking place in a climate of understanding with mutual agreement on important issues relating to the international agenda. Our relations are in good health.
To quote our Foreign Minister Nikola Selaković, there is plenty of room to improve our relations in science and health care. Have the two countries been planning to do joint projects in these two areas? What is the current cooperation like?
Everyone is aware of Cuba’s advances in public health, with our health system being free, having high scientific rigour and available to the entire population. Added to this is the research, and through that research creating top-notch medication, particularly related to cancer treatment. The results achieved in battling the coronavirus pandemic are also well-documented and our researchers have managed to create three brand anti-corona vaccines, based on the programs developed since the Triumph of the Revolution. 90% of the population is fully vaccinated, which numbers nearly ten million people. By July 1, a total of 38 million doses of the Soberana 02, Soberana Plus and Abdala vaccines were administered. Currently, the number of infected people, on average, does not exceed 30 and since May there have been no deaths from the coronavirus. These indicators are achieved despite the criminal sanctions of the United States against Cuba. I believe that the existing potential for cooperation in this area is vast.
Also, Serbs are no strangers to the Cuban culture, be it Cuban film or music. Is it possible to create better tourist offers in Serbia and Cuba, so that our two nations can get to know each other even better?
With the pandemic under control, the country has reopened for tourism after a severe lockdown in the past two years. From December to June 26 of this year, 1,181 Serbian citizens visited Cuba, a figure that is still low compared to the 7,000 in 2019, before Covid-19 hit. There are well-known travel agencies that successfully sell tourist packages, with varied offers that include not only sun and beach tourism, but also interesting tours of our main cities, which are completely safe to visit. People can also travel individually, both for business or personal reasons and take part in events, as well as undergo medical treatment. The latter is quite successful and facilitates interest in coming back to Cuba. In any case, I always recommend making a first-time trip that should last at least two weeks – one week to be spent in Havana, especially the Old Havana, and one on the beaches, in Varadero or the northern keys. On a second visit, I suggest travelling to Santiago de Cuba, Cienfuegos and Trinidad, connected to the southern beaches, as well as visiting Pinar del Río, which produces the best tobacco in the world. There is a lot to see in our country and, even though it can be expensive for an average Serbian tourist to come to Cuba due to the geographical distance, it is worth a try.
With the pandemic under control, the country has reopened for tourism after a severe lockdown in the past two years
What trade results do you expect to see this year, in the post-pandemic period but in the situation where we have a crisis in Eastern Europe?
There is no doubt that the pandemic has affected the economic-commercial trade. The online seminar titled “Serbia-Cuba: Business Opportunities” was held recently, during which the representatives of the Cuban Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia signed the 2022 and 2023 Action Plan. On the occasion, the seminar participants highlighted the importance of continuing to work on developing trade and cooperation ties for the benefit of both peoples, while also recognizing the will of both governments to promote them.
Serbia and Cuba foster excellent relations full of understanding. During your term as the Cuban ambassador in Serbia, what will you work on the most to nurture and improve the existing relations between the two countries?
My mission in this country is nearly finished, after four and a half years of hard work. This was a period in which I made numerous new friends, in addition to the existing ones and had to deal with difficulties, especially during the pandemic, but also had plenty of new experiences which I will fondly remember. Before my term as the ambassador expires, my plan is to continue working so that in the coming years, our bilateral relations can continue to grow and diversify, both countries can continue to identify and develop common areas of cooperation and we can support each other in regard to the most important issues.
Volvemos a Cienfuegos y volvemos a un acto presencial, después de dos años sin celebraciones de este tipo, expresó el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, al pronunciar las palabras centrales del acto por el 26 de julio
Volvemos a Cienfuegos y volvemos a un acto presencial, después de dos años sin celebraciones de este tipo, expresó el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, al pronunciar las palabras centrales del acto por el 26 de julio.
Esta posibilidad, afirmó, es fruto de una proeza: el control de la pandemia, bajo las condiciones de una guerra económica de seis décadas, con esfuerzos y recursos propios. Es una oportunidad, además, que le permite a la dirección del Partido y el gobierno reconocer los logros de un territorio como Cienfuegos, agregó.
De aquellos jóvenes, protagonistas de los asaltos que 69 años atrás cambiaron la historia, consideró que sus valiosas memorias son parte de nuestro modo de entender y de amar a la Revolución, con la profunda convicción de que somos parte de ella. No es posible, dijo, explicar el socialismo cubano sin las razones que llevaron a Fidel y a la Generación del Centenario, a asaltar cuarteles con sencillos fusiles y un arsenal de ideas.
«Los medios que nos adversan, seguramente dirán mañana que el Presidente cubano cargó contra el capitalismo con retórica del pasado, y la verdad es justamente lo contrario, puesto que nos interesa impedir que el pasado vuelva. El futuro no puede ser el pasado».
Y aunque nunca lo reconocerán públicamente, hasta un anexionista conoce que los problemas cubanos no van a resolverlos quienes los han creado y los mantienen con absoluto desprecio por la condena mundial a ese escandaloso abuso que dura ya más de medio siglo, sentenció.
El bloqueo, sostuvo el Jefe de Estado, es ahora mismo la mejor prueba de que sí funciona el socialismo, porque bajo el fuego de ser un país bloqueado, somos referentes en el acceso a la salud, la educación, los niveles de seguridad y protección de la ciudadanía y los índices de natalidad, entre otros.
Cuba no está sola, insistió. No lo ha estado nunca, pues representa no solo la alternativa al orden injusto y excluyente que impera en el mundo. Somos también la posibilidad que tiene ese mundo de probar que hay espacio para todas las ideas y sistemas políticos, agregó. Destacó, por otra parte, que en la más reciente sesión de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, los diputados cubanos aprobaron el Código de las Familias y que los debates generados al respecto muestran la plural y diversidad de la sociedad cubana, que no ha dejado de sacudirse lastres desde que triunfó la Revolución.
Cuando valoramos las duras circunstancias por las que hemos transitado en el último año, es justo destacar la solidaridad internacional entre las fuerzas con las que ha contado nuestro país, precisó. Todavía emociona, aseguró, recordar las formidables expresiones de respaldo de gobiernos, parlamentarios, organizaciones políticas, grupos de amistad, artistas, intelectuales, líderes y agrupaciones religiosas, además de individuos de todas partes del mundo que simpatizan con las causas justas, incluso, desde los Estados Unidos.
Esa ayuda no se limitó a recursos materiales importantes para enfrentar la pandemia, sino que ha incluido alimentos y otros insumos sensibles para el consumo de la población, acotó. La solidaridad y el internacionalismo guían la política exterior de Cuba desde el triunfo revolucionario de 1959, y a lo largo de los años —señaló— hemos sabido compartir y abrazar las causas justas de otros pueblos, casi siempre sobre la base del sacrificio compartido. «Desde muy temprano, hemos considerado que tenemos una deuda gratitud con la solidaridad internacional, por eso, se equivocará siempre el que considere posible aislar a Cuba».
En relación con las medidas anunciadas recientemente en las sesiones del Parlamento cubano, y que buscan movilizar en el menor tiempo posible abastecimientos y recursos financieros de los que hoy carecemos, el Presidente cubano comentó que en las próximas semanas se informarán detalles de su implementación.
Si queremos tener resultados positivos en el menor tiempo, es imprescindible actuar con seriedad y disciplina, indicó. Democracia, participación popular, humanismo, voluntad de transformación, creatividad, innovación, compromiso, ideales y pasión revolucionaria, así definió Díaz-Canel cómo es hoy la Revolución en Cuba.
Bajo la presión, las necesidades que han crecido y profundizado, con el azote del bloqueo reforzado, la pandemia y toda la crisis que sufre el planeta, despiertan en algunos egoísmo, ambiciones y corrupción, lo cual mina los esfuerzos del Estado por atender las vulnerabilidades.
Los años del dañino igualitarismo pasaron, pero la justicia social sigue siendo nuestra guía y en ella se sostiene el equilibrio de una sociedad como la nuestra, enfatizó. «La corrupción es un cáncer que todo lo corroe, que desmoviliza y que va contra el ideal socialista. No dejaremos que nos invada, la combatimos y seguiremos haciéndolo sin tregua».
Considerando las dramáticas condiciones en que se mueve el planeta hoy, tenemos algunas ventajas: la experiencia acumulada en el grado de resistencia creativa, objetivos y prioridades claros, y la unidad conquistada a lo largo de años de lucha, destacó.
Durante su intervención, citó las palabras del Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz, cuando dijo que, si nos hubiéramos dado por vencidos después del Moncada o después del Granma, o cuando nos quedamos con muy pocos hombres, si hubiéramos aceptado la idea de la derrota, habríamos estado derrotados.
No fuimos derrotados porque sencillamente nunca adoptamos la idea de la derrota, y esa debe ser siempre nuestra actitud y la gran enseñanza de nuestra historia.
A nuestra generación, subrayó, le corresponde asaltar la ineficiencia económica, la burocracia, la insensibilidad, el odio, sobre sus restos construiremos la prosperidad posible, sin dejar de exigir ¡Abajo el Bloqueo! La historia, aseguró, nos da fuerza, nos inspira, nos impulsa y nos alienta, concluyó.
¡VIVA LA REVOLUCION CUBANA!
26.jul 1953.
¡VIVA LA REVOLUCION CUBANA!
26.jul 1953.
Pokret 26. jul (šp. Movimento 26 de Julio) bila je revolucionarna organizacija koju je osnovao i vodio revolucionar Fidel Kastro u borbi za rušenje diktatorske vlade Fulgensija Batiste. Pripadnici Pokreta borili su se protiv Batiste u ruralnim i urbanim predelima Kube.
Organizacija vuče korene iz 1952—1953. godine, čije su jezgro činili učenici na Univerzitetu u Havani. U početku se zvala „Omladinski pokret veka“ (pošto je 1953. navršeno 100 godina od rođenja Hosea Martija).[1] Naziv Pokreta dolazi od neuspelog napada na kasarne Monkada, vojne kasarne u Santijago de Kuba, koji je izvršen 26. jula 1953. godine. Pokret je nakon toga reorganizovan u Meksiku 1955. godine, od strane 82 prognanih revolucionara, uključujući Fidela, njegovog brata Raula, Kamila Sjenfuegosa i argentinskog revolucionara Če Gevare. Njihov zadatak bio je da se formira organizovana gerilska sila koja bi zbacila s vlasti Batistin režim.
Borba je završila u januaru 1959, a 1. januara pobunjeničke snage ušle su u Santijago. U isto vreme na zapadu ostrva grupa pobunjenika na čelu sa Če Gevarom osvojili su grad Santa Klara. U noći 1. januara, Batista je pobegao u Dominikansku Republiku. Dana 2. januara, pobunjeničke trupe ušle su u Havanu, a 6. januara u glavni grad je stigao Fidel Kastro.
El Viceministro de Asuntos Exteriores para la Cooperación Bilateral, Embajador Vladimir Marić, recibió al jefe de la Misión Diplomática de Cuba en Belgrado Gustavo Tristá del Todo, como continuidad del diálogo político entre ambos países.
Durante el encuentro el funcionario serbio reiteró el positivo estado de los vínculos, lo cual ha favorecido la reciente visita de directivos del ministerio a La Habana, con positivos resultados.
El diplomático cubano por su parte informó al anfitrión sobre las más recientes actividades desarrolladas en esta capital, como corresponde al accionar conjunto entre dos países amigos.
Los interlocutores desatacaron la importancia de la celebración en noviembre del 120 aniversario del establecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas, que serán una ocasión propicia para resaltar lo realizado durante un largo período de tiempo.
En ese marco, resaltaron las coincidentes posiciones a favor de la integridad territorial de Serbia, así como el respaldo a la resolución cubana contra el bloqueo norteamericano, que se vota cada año en la Asamblea General de la ONU.
Washington, 21 jul (Prensa Latina) Pese a propuestas de sentido común y el apoyo que suscita en muchos sectores, aún resulta difícil el avance de cualquier iniciativa con respecto a Cuba en el Congreso de Estados Unidos.
Así lo evidencia el intento por votar esta semana en la Cámara de Representantes la enmienda 137 a la ley H.R. 8294, que financia el Departamento del Tesoro y su Oficina de Control de Activos Extranjeros (OFAC).
La propuesta, que suspendería la prohibición de financiar las ventas agrícolas a Cuba, fue presentada por la congresista Rashida Tlaib (demócrata de Michigan), pero no prosperó porque recibió una votación de 260-163.
No obstante, en su cuenta en la red social Twitter, Tlaib expresó el agradecimiento a los representantes Gregory Meeks (demócrata de Nueva York), presidente de la Comisión de Asuntos Exteriores de la Cámara Baja, y Jim McGovern (Massachusetts), presidente de la Comisión de Reglas, por apoyar la enmienda.
“Esto ayudaría a aliviar la escasez de alimentos en Cuba y ayudaría a los productores agrícolas de Estados Unidos, incluyendo muchos aquí en Michigan”, apuntó la víspera la congresista en la plataforma de Internet.
Meeks y McGovern respaldaron la enmienda, que se incluyó anteriormente en numerosos proyectos de ley, entre ellos la Ley de Exportaciones Agrícolas a Cuba, que tuvo copatrocinadores republicanos.
Los legisladores se pronunciaron por levantar la prohibición de su gobierno de otorgar financiamiento a las exportaciones agrícolas a Cuba y abogaron por expandir el comercio en ese sector.
A su vez, se crearían miles de empleos en Estados Unidos y proporcionaría alimentos necesarios a menor costo para el pueblo cubano, afirmaron en un comunicado.
“Esta legislación de sentido común, que ha sido apoyada (…) durante más de una década, crearía miles de puestos de trabajo agrícolas en los Estados Unidos, al tiempo que proporcionaría alimentos tremendamente necesarios a menor costo para el pueblo cubano», subrayaron.
Ambos advirtieron sobre la situación de escasez en la mayor de las Antillas, agudizada por el impacto del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que a largo de más de seis décadas imponen sucesivos gobiernos estadounidenses, ya sean demócratas o republicanos.
El propósito de la enmienda es aliviar la carga económica al suspender las regulaciones de exportación de productos agrícolas desde el territorio norteamericano y extendería el crédito a los compradores de alimentos cubanos por un año, explicaron.
Señalaron que, ante el complejo panorama en Cuba, es el momento adecuado para promulgar una suspensión temporal que brindaría nuevas oportunidades para expandir las exportaciones estadounidenses a un mercado de 11 millones de personas.
Los dos tenían la esperanza de que azules (demócratas) y rojos (republicanos) se unirían a favor de la propuesta.
Sin embargo, representantes anticubanos y del ala más conservadora frenan proyectos en el Congreso que signifiquen un acercamiento entre los dos países y medidas que eviten más sufrimiento al pueblo de la isla, sometido al cruel cerco unilateral, en opinión de analistas.
«Aunque las dictaduras marxistas tienen sus apologistas dentro de la mayoría demócrata (…) pudimos derrotar la concesión de créditos a los opresores del pueblo cubano», dijo el congresista Mario Díaz-Balart (republicano de Florida) tras conocer el resultado de la votación.
En abril, un grupo de agricultores de la nación norteña viajaron a La Habana para la Tercera Conferencia Empresarial Agrícola Estados Unidos-Cuba y manifestaron su disposición a hacer lo que sea necesario para mejorar el comercio bilateral.
Según datos oficiales, las exportaciones agrícolas a Cuba aumentaron un 88 por ciento del 2020 al 2021, pero las más recientes estadísticas arrojan que el país caribeño ocupa apenas el lugar 53 en la lista mundial de socios comerciales agrícolas de Estados Unidos, confirmó Paul Jhonson, líder de la Coalición Agrícola Estados Unidos-Cuba.
Hace más de dos décadas, la Casa Blanca anunció una excepción al bloqueo contra Cuba al permitir la venta de alimentos, pero niega créditos.
Tal disposición obliga al Gobierno de Cuba a pagar en efectivo los productos adquiridos a los agricultores al otro lado del estrecho de Florida.
Para no pocos observadores, la cercanía entre los dos países sería una ganancia en ambas direcciones.
En medio de una persecución financiera sin precedentes, la nación antillana debe hacer malabares para adquirir cualquier mercancía destinada a satisfacer necesidades de su pueblo.
Algo que podría comprar a poca distancia con menos gasto, se multiplica por las largas travesías y otros factores que encarecen esas importaciones.
El presidente Joe Biden prometió –en tiempos de su candidatura demócrata- retomar el camino del entendimiento con Cuba, que comenzó en la última etapa del gobierno de Barack Obama, de quien fue su vicepresidente, pero en la práctica el bloqueo sigue intacto y por lo tanto las trabas al comercio.
El Presidente de Serbia Aleksandar Vucic agradeció al mandatario cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel su cordial congratulación con motivo de la reelección.
En la misiva el dirigente destacó que el hecho de haber recibido nuevamente el respaldo y la confianza de los electores a la política de paz, estabilidad y reforma, le reafirmó la determinación de luchar con más entrega por la prosperidad económica, la modernización y el desarrollo integral del país.
Estoy convencido firmemente, señaló, de que la República de Serbia en los próximos años seguirá siendo un socio confiable y creíble en la arena internacional, y también estará comprometida con el continuo desarrollo de nuestros vínculos y la profundización de la colaboración en beneficio de ambas partes.
Cuba y Serbia celebrarán este año el 120 aniversario del establecimiento de las relaciones bilaterales, caracterizadas por el diálogo político de alto nivel y el apoyo mutuo en los foros internacionales.
Nelson Mandela je bio prvi demokratski izabrani i crni predsednik Južnoafričke Republike. Svoj život je posvetio borbi za slobodu, ravnopravnost i rasnu jednakost.
Odlukom Ujedinjenih nacija, Dan Nelsona Mandele zvanično se obeležava od 2009. godine. Nakon što je postao prvi demokratski izabrani predsednik nije krenuo osvetničkim putem, već je postao i predsednik belaca i na taj način zaradio naklonost javnosti celoga sveta.
Rolihlahla Dalinhunga je ime koje je dobio po rođenu, kao sin plemenskog poglavice, ali shodno tadašnjoj tradiciji kada je krenuo u školu, dobio je od učitelja ime Nelson.
Još u studentskim danima je kreirao i predvodio proteste za prava većinskog crnačkog stanovništva u Junžnoafričkoj Republici.
Po završetku fakulteta osnovao je svoju advokatsku kancelariju s kolegom Oliverom Tambom koji je bio poznat kao prvi advokat crnac u toj zemlji.
Sa samo 25 godina se pridružio Afričkom nacionalnom kongresu.
Brzo je postao vođa borbe protiv apatrida zbog čega mu je južnoafrička vlast zabranila sve vrste političkog delovanja.
Događaj poznat kao masakr Sharpville govori o tome kako je južnoafrička vlada 1960. godine zabranila rad Afričkog nacionalnog kongresa. Na protestima te odluke ubijeno je 69 demonstranata, dok je naknadno hapšenje nekoliko hiljada denonstranata ojačalo otpor crnog stanovništva.
Mandela je zagovarao naoružavanje crnaca u borbi protiv segregacije zbog čega je i uhapšen. Zbog pokušaja svrgavanja vlade Mandela je 1964. godine u slučaju „Rinova“ proglašen na doživotni zatvor. Dvadeset i sedam godina života je proveo u zatvoru.
Oliver Tambo, njegov prijatelj i kolega, 80-ih godina prošlog veka je pokrenuo međunarodnu antirasističku kampanju čiji simbol je upravo bio Nelson Mandela.
Kampanja je urodila plodom i Mandela je pušten na slobodu 11. februara 1990. godine.
Već 1994. godine pobeđuje na prvim demokratskim predsedničkim izborima i postaje lider svih etničkih, rasnih i verskih grupa u Južnoafričkoj Reoublici.
Mandela i De Klerk su 1993. godine dobili Nobelovu nagradu za mir, a po okončanju svog predsedničkog mandata Mandela se nije ponovo kandidovao.
Ostatak svog života je posvetio kampanjama za borbu protiv siromaštva i AIDS-a.
Autor: Anđela Golijan