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Ivan Zhakata
Herald Correspondent
CUBAN Ambassador to Zimbabwe Susellys Pérez Mesa has called for an end to the six-decade-long United States economic blockade against her country, describing it as a “policy of comprehensive economic aggression” that violates international law and undermines the right to development.
In a statement, ahead of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly vote on the annual resolution condemning the blockade, Ambassador Mesa said Cuba and Zimbabwe share the battle against unilateral coercive measures and continue to stand in solidarity against policies that greatly affect the right to development of both countries.
“This was recently reaffirmed by both Foreign Ministers during the High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly,” she said.
The ambassador said the UN General Assembly will on October 29, 2025 debate and vote for the thirty-third time on the resolution titled “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the Government of the United States against Cuba.”
“We are confident that we can continue counting on the unwavering support of almost the entire international community to demand an end to these practices, which constitute the main obstacle to Cuba’s development and whose extraterritorial effect violates the national sovereignty of third States,” she said.
Ambassador Mesa described the blockade, which has been in place for more than 60 years, as a policy of comprehensive economic aggression that seeks to cause scarcity, suffering and hopelessness among the Cuban population, with the aim of breaking their political will and subjugating the nation.
She said Cuba remained steadfast and resilient in the face of continued economic hardships.
“This policy contravenes International Law,” Ambassador Mesa said.
“Once again, we shall overcome.”
The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted each year to condemn the blockade, with only a handful of countries opposing the resolution.
Zimbabwe has consistently joined the majority of member states in calling for the lifting of sanctions and coercive measures against Cuba and other developing nations.
The upcoming vote is expected to renew global pressure on Washington to end the embargo, which Havana said has cost its economy billions of dollars and hindered social and economic progress.
