Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel denounces what he calls a U.S. campaign of pressure as a “genocidal policy,” accusing Washington of seeking to “appropriate” Cuba. Speaking on Sunday, he links the criticism to the long-standing U.S. embargo and to new measures adopted in recent months under President Donald Trump. The sources say the United States has imposed an effective oil blockade and additional sanctions, tightening economic pressure on the island.
Both accounts associate the escalation with broader regional U.S. actions, including the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in January, which Cuba views as loss of a key ally and oil supply. The reported impact in Cuba includes reduced tourism, foreign companies leaving, and a decline in foreign-currency inflows.
The U.S. position, as described, is that Cuba—an ally of Russia and China—poses a security threat and violates the rights of its citizens. The latest sanctions mentioned target Cuba’s overseas medical missions program, described as a major revenue source. The articles also note that Cuba is dealing with an energy crisis, power outages, and economic reforms, while Cuba’s government says its political model is not up for discussion and that it would resist any military invasion.
