And in other news… Former Prime Minister Said Musa retired from politics last year after suffering a stroke. And he seems well on the road to recovery - so much so that he has written to the US president, Joe Biden. In a letter dated today, he raises his concern about former president Donald Trump's decision to place Cuba on the list of state sponsors of terrorism on January 11th. He notes as well that this action comes on top of the six-decade long blockade against the government of Cuba. He also wrote that the White House press secretary recently mentioned that they would review the Cuba Trump administration policies. The letter goes on to say quote, "Cuba is a nation of peace. Cuba promotes cooperation not violence. Cuba has been a victim of terrorism. Cuban professionals have been with many nations fighting pandemic and disasters like Ebola, AIDS, and COVID-19.
Removing the recent designation and lifting the embargo will be acts of justice benefiting Cuba, the USA and the region." End quote.
Musa ends the letter by inviting Belizeans and friends across the Caribbean and Central America to support his statement to the US Administration in full solidarity with the people and government of Cuba.
