Petro ends Cuba visit with call for 'common solutions' amid U.S. pressure

Colombian President Gustavo Petro ended his visit to Cuba with a strong appeal for international cooperation, urging the establishment of "pacts that lead to building solutions for the common problems of humanity and America." Petro, who departed from Havana's international airport on Saturday, used his final moments on the island to call for global solidarity with Cuba.

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establish pacts that lead to building solutions for the common problems of humanity and America.

Speaking at the airport, Petro described Cuba as being "violently threatened by the blockade, by missiles, and by an invasion." He directly appealed to the United States, calling for a "dialogue between civilizations in the world." This visit, Petro's third to the island during his presidency, was framed as a gesture of support for "aggrieved Cuba" and a clear departure from the policies of his successor, who plans to sever ties with the island.

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because you are obviously at risk due to the threat that the United States exerts on this country.

During his stay, Petro met with Colombian medical students in Cuba, cautioning them about the risks they face due to U.S. pressure on the country. He had previously met with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, expressing hope that the "danger looming over Cuba would transform, instead of danger, into a scenario for dialogue." Díaz-Canel reciprocated the sentiment, thanking Petro for his "deep solidarity and firm support" against threats of aggression and the U.S. economic blockade.

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solidarity with Cuba, threatened today violently by the blockade, by missiles, and by an invasion.

The Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez, also acknowledged Petro's visit as an "excellent opportunity" to personally thank the Colombian government for strengthening bilateral ties and for its vocal support. Cuba, in turn, pledged to continue supporting peace processes in Colombia and honoring its commitments to students studying medicine on the island, as part of the 2016 Peace Accords signed in Havana.

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to the Government of the United States that a dialogue between civilizations in the world be built.