Cuba criticized the latest US sanctions, labeling them as “unilateral coercive measures” aimed at punishing the Cuban population collectively. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez expressed strong disapproval of the US government’s recent actions. Rodriguez emphasized that these sanctions, coinciding with a day when Cubans protest against the US blockade, are extraterritorial and a violation of the UN Charter.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing fresh sanctions on Cuba, targeting individuals involved in various sectors of the Cuban economy. The order blocks property and interests of designated persons within the US and restricts financial transactions with entities linked to Cuba. It also limits Cuba’s access to the global banking system, enforcing penalties on foreign financial institutions engaging with Cuban government affiliates.
