The Irish rap trio Kneecap joined the international convoy Nuestra Am\u00e9rica, an initiative that seeks to mitigate the effects of the energy blockade on Cuba. During their stay in Havana, the musicians participated in a press conference alongside British politician Jeremy Corbyn, where they denounced that the island is being suffocated by US sanctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs Irish, it\u2019s simply not in our nature to look at what\u2019s happening internationally or in our own country and stand idly by,\u201d declared Mo Chara. \u201cWe see that Cuba is being strangled,\u201d continued the musician alongside his bandmates, Moglai Bap and DJ Provai, who was wearing a balaclava in the colors of the Irish flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s important that those who have access to a platform like ours, who may reach a certain number of people, use it to stand up for what is right,\u201d added Chara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group emphasized that their support for the Caribbean nation stems from a long-standing tradition of solidarity between Ireland and Cuba. As part of their solidarity agenda, Kneecap performed a concert at the Pabell\u00f3n Cuba\u2014home to the Hermanos Sa\u00edz Association (AHS)\u2014alongside American rapper Vic Mensa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing a multinational audience, the artists characterized the restrictive measures imposed on the Cuban people as \u201ccollective punishment.\u201d Furthermore, the group members highlighted the population\u2019s resilience and dignity in the face of economic hardships, reaffirming their commitment to use their artistic platform to raise awareness of the current situation in the Caribbean nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u201cNuestra Am\u00e9rica\u201d \u200b\u200b(Our America) coalition\u2014comprising a diverse group of activists, legislators, and humanitarian organizations\u2014is coordinating the shipment of tons of aid to Cuba via air and sea routes. This logistical operation has already facilitated the arrival in Havana of air-freighted shipments containing medicines, food, water, and solar technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a complementary effort, several vessels arriving from Mexico are expected to complete the delivery of supplies and provisions on Cuban soil. The ship *Granma 2.0* set sail on the afternoon of Friday, March 20, from the Port of Progreso in Yucat\u00e1n, Mexico, bound for Havana, Cuba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Subsequently, on Saturday, March 21, the final two sailboats of the Mexican delegation\u2014part of the *Nuestra Am\u00e9rica* convoy\u2014departed from Isla Mujeres in the Mexican Caribbean, also bound for the largest of the Antilles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The *Nuestra Am\u00e9rica* convoy has emerged as a response to counter the impact of the U.S. blockade\u2014which intensified following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January 29\u2014authorizing Washington to levy tariffs on goods originating from countries that supply oil to Cuba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the convoy\u2019s organizers, \u201cthe Trump administration is strangling Cuba, cutting off fuel, flights, and supplies essential for survival. It is an emergency: hospitals are without electricity, ambulances are without gasoline, and sick people are without medication. There is no time to lose. We must act in solidarity with the Cuban people,\u201d they emphasize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The mission is backed by the Global Sumud Flotilla\u2014known for its work in the Gaza Strip\u2014and supported by figures such as Swedish activist Greta Thunberg; Pablo Iglesias, former Vice President of the Spanish Government and founder of Podemos; former British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn; American trade unionist Chris Smalls; and former Colombian Minister Clara L\u00f3pez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IMAGE CREDIT: The group emphasized that their support for the Caribbean nation stems from a long-standing tradition of solidarity between Ireland and Cuba. Photo: @KNEECAPCEOL
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