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Cuba: Washington imposes new sanctions, Díaz-Canel denounces U.S. "aggression"

Cuba: Washington imposes new sanctions, Díaz-Canel denounces U.S. "aggression"

From Kathimerini · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Washington has imposed new sanctions on Cuba, which President Miguel Díaz-Canel denounced as "aggression."
  • Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated he would address Cuba after dealing with Iran, prioritizing one issue at a time.
  • The sanctions are part of ongoing U.S. policy toward the Cuban government.

The United States has imposed new sanctions on Cuba, drawing sharp criticism from President Miguel Díaz-Canel, who denounced the measures as "aggression."

Former U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that Cuba policy would be addressed after concluding actions related to Iran, stating a preference for handling issues sequentially. This suggests a continued, albeit phased, U.S. focus on its relationship with the island nation.

The imposition of sanctions reflects the long-standing U.S. stance toward the Cuban government, aiming to exert pressure through economic and political means. The specific details and scope of the new sanctions were not immediately detailed in the provided information, but they are part of a broader pattern of U.S. foreign policy actions toward Cuba.

President Díaz-Canel's strong condemnation highlights the Cuban government's perspective on the U.S. actions, framing them as hostile and detrimental to bilateral relations. The situation underscores the persistent tensions between the two countries.

I will deal with Cuba once I'm finished with Iran. I do one thing at a time.

— Donald TrumpFormer U.S. President Donald Trump's statement on prioritizing actions related to Iran before addressing Cuba policy.
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Originally published by Kathimerini in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.