Havana slams new Trump sanctions as collective punishment' of Cuban people
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Havana slams new Trump sanctions as collective punishment' of Cuban people
"The 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."
"Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said that these measures are extraterritorial in nature and violate the United Nations Charter, while further asserting that the US has no right whatsoever to impose measures against Cuba or against third countries or entities."
"The new US sanctions focus on individuals and groups that help the Cuban government's security forces, targeting those involved in corruption, serious human rights abuses, or anyone working as an official or supporter of the Cuban government."
The Cuban government has rejected new sanctions imposed by the US, labeling them as unilateral coercive measures that punish the Cuban people. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez stated these measures violate the United Nations Charter and asserted that the US has no right to impose sanctions on Cuba or third parties. The sanctions target individuals and groups aiding the Cuban government's security forces and those involved in corruption or human rights abuses. The US claims Cuba harbors transnational terrorist groups, escalating tensions between the two nations.
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