Deputy Valmir Assunção with Cuban dictator Miguel Díaz-Canel| Photo: Reproduction/ Social networks

Federal Deputy Valmir Assunção (PT-BA) informed via social networks, this Tuesday (2), that he is representing Brazil in the activities of the International Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba. The information was disclosed with a photo of the deputy next to the Cuban dictator, Miguel Díaz-Canel.

“Here I am one of the representatives of Brazil in this important activity that takes a stand against the US economic blockade of the Caribbean island. #NãoAoBloqueio”, wrote the petista on Twitter.

. And even so, the country is an important reference for educational and health policies. It is worth mentioning that Cuba was the first country to eradicate illiteracy in its territory and exports doctors all over the world. These policies should be examples for Brazil”, he pointed out.

Representatives of the Workers’ Cause Party (PCO) in Brazil also participate in the meeting promoted by the Communist Party of Cuba. The fight against the blockade, promoted for more than 60 years by the North Americans, is the main theme of the meeting.

This Monday (1), the Cuban regime decided to cancel the traditional May Day parade in Havana, promoted for decades as the greatest demonstration of popular support for the 1959 Cuban revolution. the country has been facing fuel shortages on the island.