In the City Council of the Italian city of Crema, a new resolution was approved in support of Cuba, condemning the economic blockade and threats of aggression by the United States against that country, according to a statement released today.

The motion, which received the backing of significant political forces in the city—located in the northern province of Cremona, Lombardy region—including the Democratic Party, commits Mayor Fabio Bergamaschi to presenting an official document to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in support of the island.

In this initiative, which also garnered support from the movements Crema Bene Comune and Crema Aperta, among others, the Italian government is urged to reaffirm its opposition to the U.S. blockade against Cuba and to "promote any useful initiative for the lifting of unilateral restrictive measures."

The document emphasizes the need for Italy to strengthen energy and humanitarian cooperation with Cuba at this time, following an intensification of pressure from Washington after President Donald Trump approved an executive order on January 29th aimed at preventing fuel from entering the island.

"Cuba is going through a profound energy crisis that significantly impacts health services, food distribution, and water networks, generating serious concerns for public health and the protection of the most vulnerable," the text states. The document further notes that "the energy crisis represents concrete risks for access to medical care, including emergency care, for pregnant women, and for the chronically ill."

The resolution also recalls the aid provided to the people of Crema by a Cuban medical brigade in 2020 during the most difficult moments of the COVID-19 pandemic, describing it as an unforgettable display of solidarity and humanism.

A commitment was expressed to evaluate, in conjunction with the Civil Protection Agency, humanitarian organizations, and the international cooperation network present in the Crema area, aid initiatives for the Cuban population, such as the collection of medicine, medical supplies, and other essential goods.

Finally, they urge the mayor to request that the Italian government report to the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies regarding the current situation in Cuba, in light of requests already made by several parliamentary groups, "so that the issue can be the subject of a transparent and profound institutional debate."

The approval of this new motion in Crema follows recent similar actions in cities such as Turin and Cuneo in the Piedmont region, as well as Florence and Poggibonsi in Tuscany, and the Italian capital, Rome, all of which reaffirm support for the Cuban people in the face of tightening U.S. measures.