Raúl Torres calls for support for Cuba ahead of U.N. vote
The Cuban singer-songwriter and lawmaker urged governments worldwide to back the island in an upcoming United Nations General Assembly vote.
Raúl Torres asked governments around the world to support Cuba in an upcoming United Nations General Assembly vote.
The Cuban singer-songwriter and lawmaker issued the appeal in an open letter posted on Facebook.
Torres also asked diplomatic representatives to vote according to their consciences.
In the letter, he described Washington's policy as ‘collective punishment.’ That phrase represents Torres's assessment.
The request addresses governments and diplomatic representatives and concerns the planned General Assembly vote.
Torres is identified as a member of Cuba's National Assembly and a supporter of the Havana government.