THE United States is one of the principal destinations for the trafficking of persons worldwide.

Cuba categorically rejects its inclusion, once again, on the list of countries which do not meet minimum standards directed toward the elimination of trafficking and do not make a significant effort toward this goal.

Cuba demands that an end be put to the use of this issue in an attempt to discredit the country and justify the increasingly denounced, shameful policy of sanctions against its people.

Cuba is one of the countries around the world which makes an exemplary effort to protect children, youth and women.