By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Prime Minister John Briceño has renewed Belize’s call for the United States economic blockade against Cuba to be lifted, saying the restrictions continue to place severe pressure on the Cuban economy.
Briceño made the remarks during Belize’s address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The Prime Minister said Belize stands with Cuba and argued that the longstanding economic restrictions, compounded by limits affecting fuel supplies, have worsened conditions on the island.
Briceño described the situation as unnecessary and unjustified.
He also repeated Belize’s call for Cuba to be removed from the United States list of State Sponsors of Terrorism.
The issue remains highly contested internationally. Cuba and a number of governments argue that the US measures have harmed access to financing, fuel, trade and essential goods, while US policy has historically cited national security, foreign policy and human rights concerns in maintaining sanctions.
The United Nations General Assembly has repeatedly debated the economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba, with many member states calling for its removal.
Briceño used his UN appearance to reaffirm Belize’s longstanding diplomatic support for Cuba at a time when the island continues to face serious economic and energy challenges.
The post Briceño tells UN Belize stands with Cuba, calls for end to US blockade appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com.
By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Prime Minister John Briceño has renewed Belize’s call for the United States economic blockade against Cuba to be lifted, saying the restrictions continue to place severe pressure on the Cuban economy. Briceño made the remarks during Belize’s address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. The
The post Briceño tells UN Belize stands with Cuba, calls for end to US blockade appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com.