The France Cuba Cooperation Association (CubaCoop) has announced a significant humanitarian delivery to Cuba, marking three decades of sustained economic partnership. A 10-ton shipment of powdered milk is en route to the Juan Manuel Márquez Pediatric Hospital in Havana, addressing critical nutritional needs for vulnerable children.
CubaCoop President Manuel Pascual articulated the mission’s urgency, stating the initiative directly confronts the severe challenges within Cuba’s food sector. He emphasized that these difficulties have been substantially exacerbated by the longstanding U.S. economic, commercial, and financial embargo, a policy his organization openly condemns.
This specific consignment was made possible through a collaborative effort, with Pascual extending particular gratitude to the municipal government of Paris for its crucial contribution. He confirmed that the association’s broader donation appeal remains actively ongoing, receiving support from both institutional and individual donors across France.
Looking beyond the immediate aid, CubaCoop is preparing a subsequent, multifaceted shipment. This next dispatch is reported to include two Renault Kangoo utility vehicles, a cache of essential medical supplies, and vital goods designated for disaster recovery. These resources are specifically targeted for communities in eastern Cuba, a region grappling with the extensive devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in late October. Pascual credited the municipality of Villejuif and the French Popular Relief organization as key partners in orchestrating this complex logistical operation.