Uruguayan Solidarity Brigade Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Cuba
Fifty Uruguayans traveled to Cuba today with humanitarian cargo, joining the South American solidarity brigade that chips away at the rigid United States blockade against the Caribbean island.

They are members of the "Fidel Castro" brigade, which departed in the early hours from Carrasco International Airport, carrying medical supplies and medicines in their luggage.

They also brought a fund of approximately 17,000 dollars collected through a campaign promoted by the Coordinator of Support for the Cuban Revolution and the participation of citizens, political, and social organizations, destined for the Caribbean nation's healthcare system.

Fulfilling a Personal and Political Dream
For Lucía Moderneli, a sociology student at the University of the Republic, this is her first trip to the largest of the Antilles.

"I am fulfilling a political dream to express my support for that people, and a family one, as my father always wanted to make this journey and couldn't," she told Prensa Latina.

She affirmed that the contingent, comprised of students, workers, and retirees, wants to "return the internationalism of Cuba and its cooperation with the world."

She expressed gratitude for the 130,000 Uruguayans, including her grandfather, who have been operated on by Cuban ophthalmologists and regained their sight during the 17 years of the Operation Miracle program in these South American lands.

Mobilizing Society to Break the Health Blockade
Brigade member Mariana Capurro, responsible for International Relations of the Communist Youth Union of Uruguay, highlighted the mobilization of sectors of her country's society to break the blockade in health matters.

She mentioned the sale of hundreds of bonds during concerts by troubadour Silvio Rodríguez, or the Diversity March, among other demonstrations and events held here in recent months.

She praised the donation from Crysol, an organization of former political prisoners, as well as the participation of unions, coordinators, and base committees of the Broad Front, among others who contributed.

A Message That Cuba Is Not Alone
At the airport terminal, the Uruguayan brigade was seen off by the Minister Counselor of the Cuban Embassy, Orestes Hernández.

"You are sending a message of great importance when the Cuban people face the greatest aggressiveness from U.S. imperialism. You are telling Washington that Cuba is not alone," he stated.