July 26, 1964 - Premier Fidel Castro today denounced the resolutions of the Organization of American States imposing sanctions on Cuba and declared that Cuba had the right to help revolutionary movements in all countries that practiced “acts” against her.
The assertion came in a bitterly worded “Declaration of Santiago” read by Castro at the end of a 3½-hour speech. The audience of more than 200,000 was attending a celebration of the 11th anniversary of the start of Castro’s fight against the Batista regime.
At Castro’s request, everyone present raised his hand after the declaration had been read. The Premier then declared it adopted as Cuba’s answer to the OAS resolution.
The OAS resolution, signed in Washington today, condemned Cuba for aggression in seeking to overthrow the Venezuelan Government and ordered Western Hemisphere governments to maintain no diplomatic or consular relations with Cuba. It also ordered a suspension of all trade with Cuba, except in food, medicine, and medical equipment needed for humanitarian reasons.
Castro did not specify the countries in which Cuba is now claiming the right to intervene. Earlier in his speech, however, he declared that Costa Rica, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Guatemala would make their own revolutions.
He also sent Cuba’s greetings to the revolutionary movement in Venezuela.
Castro praised the four countries who opposed the OAS resolution — Mexico, Bolivia, Uruguay, and Chile. Mexico received special praise.
Even if all members of the OAS broke relations, Castro said, Cuba would still be able to trade with European countries. Later, he specified that Cuba would be able to obtain factories from Britain, France, Communist China, and other countries.
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