Several political and social groups in Italy reaffirmed their support for Cuba in the face of aggressive U.S. policies through events and messages of solidarity as part of International Workers' Day celebrations, reports indicated today.

The National Association of Italy-Cuba Friendship (Anaic) issued a statement renewing its commitment to stand firm by the Caribbean nation "without reservations or hesitations," stating: "We recognize and honor the immense value of your resistance in a historical moment marked by enormous pressures and global challenges."

The Anaic note added that "Cuba is not just an island, but a living symbol of dignity that refuses to bend, demonstrating to the world that sovereignty and social justice are non-negotiable values," saluting the Cuban people who reaffirmed their support for the revolutionary process this May Day.

On the other hand, thousands of people attended a rally on the eve of May Day in support of Cuba and Palestine, held at the Concetto Marchesi Circle Park in the Rome neighborhood of Tiburtina. The mobilization included members of the Network of Communists (RdC), the Base Union (USB), and youth organizations such as Cambiare Rotta.

Economist Luciano Vasapollo, a leader of the RdC, highlighted that the day featured samples of internationalism and critiques of current war policies, blending political debate with "combative music" from groups like the influential political rock band Banda Bassotti.

Representatives from the Cuban Embassy in Italy, including Counselor Damián Delgado and First Secretary Carlos Gutiérrez, were also in attendance.

"We are moved by the numerous signs of support received over these months throughout Italy, which prove that Cuba is not alone," Gutiérrez stated. He denounced U.S. efforts to provoke the collapse of the Revolution, asserting that "there is no force in the world capable of crushing the power of truth and ideas," echoing the words of Fidel Castro.