The Cuban government rejected President Donald Trump’s new policies, labeling them “unilateral coercive measures” designed to impose “collective punishment on the Cuban people.”
In line with this revelation, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez said that “these measures are extraterritorial in nature and violate the UN Charter”.
He further affirmed that the US “has no right to take action against Cuba or against third countries.”
In this regard, the Cuban Minister’s comments come after an announcement by the White House indicating further toughening of its stance towards the Caribbean island.
Trump issued an executive order on Friday to extend sanctions on the Cuban government, according to two White House officials.
The move represents a significant effort by Washington to step up pressure on Havana following the ongoing standoff over Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro.
The United States has taken steps against individuals and groups who support Cuban security forces, those involved in corruption, and officials associated with the Cuban government.
The White House has labeled Cuba a “safe haven” for international terrorist groups such as Hezbollah, although this claim was made without evidence.
In the wake of recent executive orders that have created an effective fuel blockade, the Cuban government is struggling to manage a “broken” economy and frequent power blackouts.
The Trump administration has combined economic pressure with threats of military action, and has declared the Cuban government an “unusual and extraordinary threat” to US national security.
Meanwhile, frequent power outages have increased as the country’s power grid struggles due to fuel shortages.
Additionally, the US Senate recently blocked a proposal that would have required the President to seek congressional approval before launching military force against Cuba.
