President Biden.

On October 30th, for the 32nd consecutive year, the United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly condemned the U.S. embargo on Cuba. Once again, the global community stood in near-unanimous solidarity with the Cuban people, recognizing that this decades-long policy is not only cruel and dated but also in direct violation of international law.

Today, Cuba faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Widespread power outages, severe food shortages, and an overwhelmed healthcare system have brought daily life to a breaking point. This hardship has been intensified by recent hurricanes and earthquakes, which have only added to the urgency of the crisis, leaving countless Cubans even more vulnerable. Much of this suffering is further compounded by the Trump administration’s last-minute designation of Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism.

We urge you, President Biden, to take the first step in removing Cuba from the SSOT list and to ease the additional sanctions imposed during the previous administration. These measures restrict Cuba’s access to essential financial resources, deepening the island’s economic struggles. Lifting Cuba from the SSOT list and easing these punitive sanctions would be bold, necessary steps toward reversing these harmful policies and rekindling the diplomatic spirit we saw during the Obama years.

Under your leadership, there is an opportunity to revive and expand this engagement, to restore a spirit of compassion and cooperation that was warmly welcomed by both nations. By taking these initial steps—removing Cuba from the SSOT list, easing sanctions, and facilitating humanitarian aid—you can demonstrate a commitment to progress, diplomacy, and a more just world.

The embargo is more than a failed policy—it is a moral injustice and a violation of international law. Every day it continues, ordinary Cubans suffer from preventable food shortages, inadequate medical supplies, and worsening economic conditions. For over 60 years, the embargo has blocked the flow of essential goods and services, and Americans from all walks of life are calling for change.

With the added urgency of recent hurricanes and earthquakes, along with the potential return to Trump-era policies, we implore you, President Biden, to act now. Take the first step to remove Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list, ease the sanctions imposed during the previous administration, send humanitarian aid to Cuba, and take immediate steps to end the embargo once and for all. The time for change is long overdue, and we are ready to build a future of solidarity and mutual respect with the Cuban people.