The Cuban Embassy in Namibia has reiterated its call for international support to end the United States' economic, commercial, and financial blockade ahead of a United Nations General Assembly vote scheduled for 29 October.

Cuba is set to present its resolution against the decades-long blockade for the 34th consecutive time.

Under the hashtag "Cuba Is Not a Threat, the Blockade Is," the embassy outlined what it described as the blockade's far-reaching consequences, including fuel shortages, prolonged power outages, disruptions to healthcare, and difficulties accessing food and clean water.

Cuba's Ambassador to Namibia, Sergio Luis Vigao de la Uz, explained.

"The executive order signed by the president on May 1 labelled Cuba as an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security of the United States. However, we argue the opposite: Cuba is not a threat; rather, it is the blockade and the U.S. government that pose a threat globally."

Cuba estimates the economic damage caused by the blockade at more than US$8 billion between March 2025 and February 2026.

It also cited cumulative losses of approximately US$178.7 billion at current prices.

The Embassy stated that fuel restrictions have worsened power shortages, disrupting households, businesses, education, and healthcare services.

The Embassy called for the upcoming UN vote to reflect international opposition to the blockade and strengthen pressure for its removal.

"And within that geopolitical issue to deal with this, we are going to have maybe some of the countries that are going to join against this resolution, of course, because things have changed, not only in Europe, but also in America, and in Latin America, some governance has been changed to the right wing. And I'm sure that those governments are going to vote against the resolution, but the vast majority is going to vote for the resolution."


As part of a solidarity campaign, two tonnes of medical supplies will be sent from Namibia to Cuba, which the Embassy said will help meet medical needs for at least two months.

The vote on 29 October is expected to provide another opportunity for UN member states to express their positions on the longstanding dispute between Cuba and the United State