President Donald Trump has signalled a revival of his 'maximum pressure' campaign against Cuba, resulting in pushback from the Cuban government. The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement rebuking US diplomat Michael Hammer for allegedly meddling in Cuba's internal affairs and inciting criminal acts among citizens. This incident underscores the deteriorating relations between the two nations, which have historically been strained, especially since the Cold War. While recent US administrations have attempted to ease these tensions, Trump's actions mark a significant reversal in diplomatic progress.
Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused US diplomat Michael Hammer of meddling, inciting criminal acts against authorities, and provoking actions contrary to Cuba's sovereignty.
The latest statement exemplifies the increasingly rocky relations between the US and Cuba, with tensions rising under Trump's 'maximum pressure' campaign since his second term began.
US-Cuba diplomatic ties have been fraught since the 1960s, with recent attempts at normalization during Obama and Biden, but Trump reversing gains in his first term.
Cuba's Foreign Ministry emphasized that diplomatic immunity cannot justify actions against the sovereignty and internal order of Cuba, highlighting their concerns over foreign influence.
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