Bachelet condemns United States embargo against Cuba

HAVANA.- President Michelle Bachelet spoke out publicly against the US economic blockade of Cuba and emphasized that the need for its lifting has become even more critical in the midst of the current international economic crisis.

"Chile has always opposed prolonged discriminatory trade practices and our stance remains the same, acquiring even more urgency today while we face an international financial and economic crisis", stated Bachelet during a forum for business leaders in Havana.

"I am referring to something very concrete, the United States embargo against Cuba, which is severely affecting the living conditions of the Cuban people", insisted the Head of State, adding that Chile has consistently manifested its stance in opposition of the blockade "at every international opportunity".