00:00The Assembly of Caribbean People wrote to Karakam Heads of Government ahead of their summit in St. Kitsin, Nevis, urging
00:06them to directly challenge United States policy towards Cuba.
00:10In the letter, signed by regional representatives including Trinidad and Tobago's David Abdullah, the group describes the current U.S.
00:18sanctions regime and fuel restrictions on Cuba as illegal and responsible for deepening a humanitarian crisis.
00:25The organization calls on Caribbean leaders to press U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to end the fuel blockade,
00:33remove Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism and lift unilateral sanctions imposed by executive order.
00:41The group argues that Karakam has historically supported Cuba, pointing to long-standing diplomatic relations and consistent votes at the
00:50United Nations calling for an end to the U.S. embargo.
00:53It also urges leaders to defend regional sovereignty more broadly, raising concerns about Haiti's political situation and allegations of extrajudicial
01:03killings of Caribbean nationals during U.S. anti-drug operations.
01:08The Assembly warns that silence or division within Karakam could weaken the region's collective bargaining power and undermine its long
01:16-standing position on self-determination.
01:18The letter concludes by urging leaders to demonstrate unity and moral leadership during the summit discussions.
01:26Aksha Galston, TV6 News.
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