Havana, May 5 (RHC) – Unionists from 30 countries wound up the 14th Encounter of Trade Unions in Havana after adopting a document in support of progressive governments and against foreign destabilization attempts. They also stressed the need for social struggle against what they called “the offensive by capitalism” in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The document, entitled Declaration of Havana, stated that it was the people’s struggle that paved the way for the emergence of projects that favor the rights of workers, farmers, women, young people and minorities.

The text also backs Cuba, currently involved in the update of its economic and social model, and Venezuela under the leadership of Nicolas Maduro.

The 455 participants at the Union Forum warned of the current reactionary offensive taking place in this part of the world against progressive governments in countries such as Ecuador, Bolivia and Nicaragua.

The meeting was attended by unions from China, France, Greece and Nigeria, along many others from Latin America.