Havana, Cuba.- The Council of Churches of Cuba (CIC) condemned the ruling of the US government that establishes the withdrawal of the status of tax-exempt charitable organization to the IFCO / Pastors for Peace, it was informed here today.

According to a press release, the CIC stated the measure seeks to intentionally undermine solidarity and fraternity between the peoples of the two nations.

It adds that the action pretends the US citizens abdicate their principles of solidarity with Cuba; and undermine the Cuban Revolution so that this, in turn, relinquishes its revolutionary principles; something never achieved, the document emphasized.

The CIC recalls in the document that for the past 25 years the church developed fraternal relations with the Interreligious Foundation for the Community Organization/Pastors for Peace and together they work for unity, love and solidarity between the two nations.

Involving 52 churches and Christian institutions, the CIC reiterates that during that time the social objective of IFCO/Pastors for Peace is not directed exclusively toward Cuba, but also within the United States, by promoting fair causes and raise awareness of environmental concerns and the need for food sustainability, among many others.