In a statement, the group repudiated the inclusion of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) and Amistur S.A. on a sanctions list.

In this regard, ICAP described the U.S. Treasury Department's decision as perverse and noted that it is part of a policy of harassment sustained for more than six decades against the Cuban people.

The organization denounced that Washington aims to subdue the Caribbean nation for having chosen a sovereign and independent path, without submitting to the interests of the northern power.

Likewise, it rejected the accusations made under the argument of "national security" and defended the work of ICAP and Amistur, entities dedicated to promoting international solidarity and channeling donations, medicines, and other resources for vulnerable sectors of the Cuban population.

The text emphasized that these solidarity actions acquire special relevance amid the difficulties caused by the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba.

The fraternal group demanded the immediate exclusion of ICAP and Amistur from the aforementioned sanctions list, as well as the lifting of the blockade and coercive measures that affect the island's development.

It also reaffirmed its support for the just causes of the Cuban people and the solidarity work of ICAP in the face of the intensification of pressure from the U.S. administration.

It also called on friendship associations with Cuba worldwide to reject any attempt to criminalize international solidarity and to strengthen cooperative ties with the Caribbean nation.

In a recent official statement, ICAP recalled that during its 65 years of existence it has worked to foster understanding, respectful cooperation, and bonds of friendship between Cuba and the peoples of the world, and ratified that it will continue to promote international solidarity initiatives despite the sanctions.

Founded on December 30, 1960, ICAP emerged at the initiative of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro (1926-2016). Since then, the institution has promoted exchange among social organizations, solidarity movements, and friendship associations with the island, in addition to coordinating humanitarian support and international cooperation projects.