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Cuban National Pledge
Introduction:
We, as Cubans in our own right and residents of the Island or abroad,
solemnly pledge through the union of our will and endeavor to do
whatever is within our reach to end the humiliating and ripping reality
that our national community has lived for more than four decades. For
over four decades, our community has been victimized by a despotic
regime that has been supported by repression, pretext and demagogy, and
one that also negates any possibility for a solution. In the context of
this pledge and disregarding any sacrifices, we will make our rights
worthy of a sovereign country. Such endeavors will proceed until the
delineated objectives on this document have been obtained:
Objectives:
A. To put an end as soon as possible to the totalitarian government that
has prevailed in Cuba for the last forty-six years and initiate an
in-depth change process towards a representative democratic system that
will include freedom of the press and, will avoid the risk of creating a
new military regime, which damages our interests as a people and nation.
B. To arrange an agreement containing fundamental and universally
accepted points in a representative democracy, and one that will respect
its citizens and their initiative as human beings. After overcoming all
political banners, such an agreement will allow the Cubans in the Island
and the exile community to work together for the highest interests of
Cuba and its people.
C. To denounce before international public opinion how the propaganda
from the regime in Havana fabricates a military confrontation with the
United States and the resulting “apocalyptic” end. This has been Fidel
Castro’s pretext for justifying the continual imposition of a dynastic
succession as a viable alternative, but this only camouflages the
disastrous work of his government. Instead of a confrontation, Cuba
needs to normalize its relations with the United States, the European
Union and with all democratic countries as soon as the tyranny has
ceased. Without good relations, it would be impossible to obtain the aid
that we will need.
D. To maximally support all opposition groups inside the island, to
enable them to increase their resistance capability, and at the same
time, promote the development of a Civil Society as a precursor towards
the movement of change. Also, to deliver to our brothers and sisters in
the Island, by any means and possible routes, up to date and trustworthy
information about the advantages of living under a democratic system;
where the sovereignty of the people would be something more positive
than a lie.
E. To promote the people’s alliance and Cuba’s military (the non-corrupt
and without criminal background) as important instruments for a
democracy, national reconciliation, and in changing the economy,
society, and morality
F. To promote an international solidarity in favor of Cuba’s
democratization, prioritizing freedom for all political prisoners and
the observance of all consecrated rights contained in the Human Rights
Universal Declaration. This also includes the right to labor
contracting, which is being violated at the present time by investors
who accept Castro’s governmental intermediaries and whom have been
taking away a greater part of the Cuban workers’ salary. World
governments should not guarantee or insure any investments that violate
labor international conventions, but on the contrary, they must show
solidarity with the violated rights of the Cuban workers.
To organize study and work groups, who, in conjunction with the
Management Agreement Committee, will be responsible for the functional
continuity of the Cuban National Pledge. Together, they will assure
these objectives are met. The members of the Management Committee as
well as the members of the other groups will make a gratuitous
contribution
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