Support for the government and people of Cuba is strengthening in Italy through new mobilizations and declarations in response to the escalating aggression by the United States against the island nation, a solidarity activist highlighted.

Professor Luciano Vasapollo, a leader of the Network of Communists, referred in an interview published by the newspaper Il Faro di Roma to demonstrations held over the weekend in the capital. These actions were organized to reject the recent North American judicial attack against Army General Raúl Castro, leader of the Cuban Revolution.

Dozens of organizations, political parties, associations, and trade unions gathered to respond to that action and the threats of aggression against Cuba, as well as to demand an end to the blockade, “which in practice constitutes a collective and unilateral punishment against a peaceful country that has only exported solidarity,” Vasapollo affirmed.

“We believe that a united mobilization alongside the Cuban people is urgent,” noted the co-founder of the Italian chapter of the Network of Intellectuals and Artists in Defense of Humanity (REDH). He also made reference to the preparation of national marches in support of Cuba within the country, which will take place on January 28.

“We call upon all progressive, democratic, pacifist, and solidarity forces to unite in a broad front against any type of aggression against Cuba,” and “we call for a demonstration in Rome on Thursday, May 28, which will conclude in front of the United States Embassy,” he expressed.

“We invite all cities to organize joint demonstrations in front of U.S. diplomatic and military headquarters on the same date,” he added, noting the broad backing for this initiative. Along with the Network of Communists, various other political, social, and student organizations have already joined the cause.

Among them are the National Italy-Cuba Friendship Association (ANAIC), the Power to the People party, the Unione Sindacale di Base (USB), as well as the left-wing youth groups Cambiare Rotta and the Alternative Student Opposition (OSA), among many others.

The Italian economist and professor at La Sapienza University also announced that a Joint National Assembly in Solidarity with Cuba will take place in Rome on June 7, where the implementation of new initiatives will be defined.

“A united mobilization alongside the Cuban people is urgently needed from all progressive, democratic, pacifist, and solidarity forces, which must converge into a broad front against any form of aggression.”

The solidarity leader emphasized that “this is not an abstract ideological battle, but a concrete defense of the sovereignty of a country that has been subjected to economic, political, and media pressure for decades.”

Therefore, “we urge everyone to remain on high alert and prepared to act in defense of Cuba, and to mobilize immediately in the event of an attack,” Vasapollo added in his statements to Il Faro di Roma.