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Puerto Rican activists bring medicine to Havana despite US blockade

Puerto Rican activists bring medicine to Havana despite US blockade

Summary

Puerto Rican activists took medicine and medical supplies to Havana, Cuba, as part of a solidarity effort. They did this even though there is a U.S. blockade on Cuba that makes it difficult to send goods there.

Key Facts

  • Puerto Rican activists carried medicine and medical supplies to Havana, Cuba.
  • This shipment was part of a solidarity convoy called ‘Nuestra America’.
  • A U.S. blockade on Cuba complicates the transfer of goods to the country.
  • The activists managed to bring the supplies despite these restrictions.
  • The action shows support from Puerto Rican groups to help Cuba.

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