Havana slams new Trump sanctions as ‘collective punishment’ of Cuban people
The Cuban government has condemned new sanctions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, calling them 'collective punishment' and a violation of international law. The measures target individuals linked to Cuba's security forces, human rights abuses, and corruption, while also threatening third countries that supply oil to the island. The U.S. Senate recently blocked a resolution that would have limited Trump's ability to launch military action against Cuba without congressional approval.
- ▪The Cuban government labeled the new U.S. sanctions as 'unilateral coercive measures' and a form of 'collective punishment' on its people.
- ▪Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez stated that the U.S. sanctions are extraterritorial and violate the United Nations Charter.
- ▪The Trump administration declared an 'unusual and extraordinary threat' from Cuba, enabling expanded sanctions and a de facto fuel blockade.
- ▪The new sanctions aim to penalize those involved in human rights abuses, corruption, or support of the Cuban government.
- ▪The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution that would have required congressional approval before military action against Cuba could be taken.
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Economy|Donald TrumpHavana slams new Trump sanctions as ‘collective punishment’ of Cuban peopleThe Cuban government has firmly rejected the recent sanctions levied by US President Donald Trump.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPeople march while holding a giant Cuban national flag during a May Day rally in Havana, Cuba, on Friday [Claudia Daut/Reuters]By Al Jazeera Staff and ReutersPublished On 2 May 20262 May 2026The Cuban government has firmly rejected new sanctions levied by United States President Donald Trump, calling them “unilateral coercive measures” intended to impose “collective punishment on the Cuban people”.In a post on social media on Friday, Cuban Foreign Minister…
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