The Uruguayan government is evaluating today the sending of humanitarian aid to Cuba, whose population is suffering the effects of the blockade reinforced by the United States.

"Whenever we can, in some way, lend a hand, we try to lend a hand," said Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin to the press after appearing before the Permanent Commission of Parliament.

The high-ranking Uruguayan official noted that the contribution, consisting of rice and powdered milk, would be "symbolic."

He cited logistical transportation problems that are under consideration by the Executive Branch.

"If there were the possibility of sending some powdered milk, I repeat, humanitarian aid, we would be happy. What's the problem? We also have transportation problems and getting it there," he argued.

"United Nations agencies and organizations have contacted us, especially those specialized in food issues. We are talking with them. Hopefully we can lend a hand," Lubetkin concluded on the matter.

Cuba is going through a difficult situation after decades of economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by successive U.S. governments.

The administration of President Donald Trump has sought to subdue the Cuban Revolution at the cost of imposing hardships on the island's population, exacerbated by the fuel blockade decreed by the U.S.