U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal faces criticism after she said she spoke with foreign ambassadors about efforts to get oil to Cuba despite U.S. sanctions. Fox News reports that Jayapal acknowledged working with Mexico in connection with discussions aimed at supplying oil to Cuba, which operates under the U.S. embargo. The New York Post adds context, saying Jayapal described the discussion as part of a broader briefing related to the humanitarian situation in Cuba following her recent visit. Both outlets frame the comments as drawing backlash, with the focus on whether her remarks suggest coordination for supplying restricted goods while U.S. policy remains in place. The reporting also indicates that Jayapal’s comments were connected to diplomatic conversations rather than a specific public shipment arrangement. The accounts converge on the central point that Jayapal discussed oil access for Cuba and that the remarks are now being challenged publicly. The reports do not provide further details on concrete shipments or approvals tied to the discussions.
Rep. Jayapal says she discussed Mexico-facilitated oil for Cuba amid U.S. sanctions
U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal faces criticism after she said she spoke with foreign ambassadors about efforts to get oil to Cuba despite U.S. sanctions. Fox News reports that Jayapal acknowledged working...
- Rep. Pramila Jayapal says she discussed obtaining oil for Cuba with foreign ambassadors.
- The comments include references to Mexico as part of those discussions.
- Her remarks draw backlash and are criticized in connection with U.S. sanctions on Cuba.
- Jayapal links the discussions to briefings on Cuba’s humanitarian situation after her visit.
- The reporting describes discussions/diplomatic conversations rather than a publicly documented shipment or approval.
Jayapal said the event was part of a broader briefing on the humanitarian situation in Cuba following her recent visit.
3 months agoRep. Pramila Jayapal faces backlash after saying she spoke with foreign ambassadors about getting oil to Cuba despite U.S. sanctions on the island.
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