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United Nations human rights experts have strongly criticized the escalating U.S. "threats and coercion" against Cuba, describing the actions as reminiscent of "colonial-era practices" that undermine international peace and security. The experts issued a statement Tuesday highlighting increased U.S. pressure on Cuba since January, including President Donald Trump's remarks about overthrowing the country's leadership.

The experts, who are mandated by the UN Human Rights Council, stated that "Efforts to change the constitutional order of a sovereign state through threats and coercion echo colonial-era practices." They specifically condemned Trump's declaration following the abduction of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro in January 2026, referring to his so-called "Donroe Doctrine" which asserts U.S. predominance over the Western Hemisphere.

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Efforts to change the constitutional order of a sovereign state through threats and coercion echo colonial-era practices.

With a U.S. deadline approaching for companies to sever ties with Cuba's military conglomerate GAESA, foreign companies have significantly reduced their presence on the island. The experts noted that "Statements by the US president regarding the ‘honour of taking Cuba’ reflect a deeply concerning strategy of coercion against a sovereign state." They emphasized that this assertion is not merely rhetoric but part of a wider strategy that includes the long-standing U.S. embargo on Cuba.

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Statements by the US president regarding the ‘honour of taking Cuba’ reflect a deeply concerning strategy of coercion against a sovereign state.