The second continontal congress for the sovereignty and independence Of the pooples of the Americas and for solidarity with Cuba is to be held in Montreal next July 16-19, Originally scheduled in Uruguay, the change was made after Michel Chartrand, leader of the Parti Socialiste dm Quebec visited Havana in January and urged it be held in Can da. Tho first congress was held in Brazil.
Montreal city authorities and the Canadian minister of external affairs have assured officials of the movement that delegates will be welcomed and that there will be no difficulties over admission to the country. Tho congress will discuss economic, political and social conditions in Latin America. In addition a discussion will be held on the five points submitted by Cuba to the United Nations during the November 1962 Caribbean crisis, These includes: the cessation of the economic blockade, cessation of all subversive activities against Cuba, cessation of pirate raids, tho cessation of all violations of Cuban air space and territorial waters; and the evacuation of the Guantanomo base.