cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/44979660

[a video about Cuba from the news collective Belly Of The Beast]

Colombian congresswoman María Fernanda Carrascal describes the situation in Cuba as the result of sustained external pressure, arguing that what is happening to the island is “a crime” that affects its sovereignty and its people’s ability to access basic needs.

Carrascal, who arrived in Cuba as part of the Nuestra América Convoy, points to fuel shortages and economic restrictions as key factors behind the current crisis, warning that the impact goes far beyond Cuba.

“This is not about charity,” she says. “It’s about solidarity — and about giving back to Cuba what it has given to the world.”

She also frames the situation as a broader regional issue, suggesting that what happens in Cuba could signal what’s ahead for other countries in Latin America. That is why she calls for stronger positions across the continent as pressure on Cuba intensifies.

Her statements come as Colombian President Gustavo Petro was designated a “priority target” by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.