The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Italian Chamber of Deputies approved a resolution today urging its government to support the Cuban population in light of the severe damage inflicted on the country by the U.S. blockade.

“Italy is called upon, in compliance with the principles of its Constitution and its multilateral obligations, to promote the universal right to health, international cooperation, and the rejection of secondary sanctioning measures, in line with the vote cast during the 2025 UN General Assembly against the unilateral embargo on Cuba,” the document states.

In this regard, it calls for special attention to be paid to the supply of fuel for medical use, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and supplies designated for maternal and child healthcare.

The document, introduced by the Democratic Party and passed unanimously, acknowledges the impact of unilateral coercive U.S. measures and calls for the promotion of new bilateral and multilateral cooperation initiatives to support the Cuban people.

The resolution calls for continued support for the island's population, emphasizing assistance for high-risk pregnant women, newborns, minors, and the chronically ill, while exploring alternative channels to overcome current air traffic limitations.

It also outlines the impact on the Caribbean nation of unilateral coercive measures applied by successive U.S. administrations over the past 65 years.

Furthermore, it expands on the damage caused to the Cuban population by the energy blockade implemented by Washington since January of this year, along with numerous measures enforced in recent months aimed at obstructing access to financing and preventing fuel from entering the island.

The document warns that two executive orders signed by President Donald Trump on January 29 and May 1, 2026, have led to dramatic humanitarian, economic, and social consequences for a population severely affected by U.S. restrictions.

The resolution incorporates findings gathered by a delegation of Italian and European parliamentarians, local authorities, and civil society associations that traveled to Cuba from September 23 to 28 to deliver assistance and observe firsthand the damage caused by the economic, commercial, and financial blockade.

Additionally, it recognizes the contributions of Cuban healthcare professionals who traveled to Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights ongoing cooperation in the region of Calabria, where hundreds of doctors from the island assist in operating hospital services.

The approval of this resolution confirms that Cuba's situation, resulting from the impact of the U.S. blockade, is gaining momentum within Italian parliamentary and political debate.

This comes ahead of the upcoming consideration, within the framework of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, of the resolution submitted by Cuba demanding an end to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by Washington.