Methodist Wesleyan Church of Costa Rica Condemns U.S. Blockade on Cuba, Calls for Peace and Justice

The Methodist Church Wesleyana Costarricense (IMWC) has issued a strong communiqué in solidarity with the Cuban people, denouncing the serious consequences of the U.S. blockade. The religious institution, with a message deeply rooted in the Gospel and the thought of José Martí, emphasizes the human impact of coercive measures. The declaration, dated February 20, 2026, highlights the effects of the energy and financial siege on daily life in Cuba, affecting millions of people.

The communiqué, signed by church president Rev. Nidia Fonseca Rivera and vice president Rev. José A. Amesty Rivera, underscores the suffering of families, the elderly, children, and those struggling to access basic necessities. It states that when energy is lacking in hospitals and homes, and when financial transactions hinder the purchase of medicines, food, or fuel, the conversation is not about numbers or speeches, but about real human lives in distress.

The IMWC condemns the financial siege, which prevents Cuba from making international payments and essential purchases, and the energy embargo, which stifles production, health services, and transportation. In response to this reality, the church calls on the international community to promote dialogue, mutual respect, and peaceful solutions. It urges congregations to pray for Cuba and for those in positions of power, seeking wisdom and reconciliation.

From a faith perspective, the institution reflects on the example of the early church and the spirit of sharing, contrasting it with the politics of asphyxiation. The communiqué affirms that the Gospel always has a word when human dignity is at risk. It calls for a commitment to justice and mercy, emphasizing that the walls of oppression can fall.

The communiqué concludes with a reaffirmation of the church’s principles: belief in a God of justice and mercy, and the conviction that the walls can fall. The IMWC joins international voices demanding an end to unilateral measures and advocating for human life to be at the center of politics. The message aligns with the biblical call to work for peace, as those who do so are called children of God. Matthew 5:9.

Source: Read the original report (translated from Spanish)