Havana, May 2: Cuba has sharply criticized the new sanctions imposed by the United States, labeling them as “unilateral pressure tactics.” The Cuban government asserts that these measures aim to collectively punish the Cuban people.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez took to social media to express his disapproval, stating, “We completely reject these unilateral coercive measures adopted by the U.S. government.” He emphasized that these actions reflect an intent to impose collective punishment on the Cuban populace.
According to the Xinhua News Agency, Rodriguez noted that the announcement of these sanctions coincided with International Workers’ Day, a time when millions of Cubans took to the streets to protest against U.S. sanctions and economic pressure.
Rodriguez argued that these actions violate international law and contravene the United Nations Charter. He asserted that the U.S. has no right to impose such sanctions on Cuba or any third country.
This reaction follows President Donald Trump’s signing of an executive order to impose new sanctions on Cuba. Under this order, assets of individuals and entities in the U.S. or under U.S. control will be frozen, particularly those linked to Cuba’s economy in sectors such as energy, defense, metals and mining, financial services, and security.
Additionally, the order aims to restrict Cuba’s access to the global banking system. It includes provisions for action against foreign banks and financial institutions that conduct transactions with previously sanctioned individuals or entities connected to Cuba.
The U.S. may also penalize foreign financial institutions that engage in significant transactions for or on behalf of individuals associated with the Cuban government.
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