US imposes new sanctions on Cuba's president, Castro family members

The United States intensified its pressure campaign on Cuba Thursday, announcing new sanctions against President Miguel Diaz-Canel, his immediate family, and members of the influential Castro family. The measures also target the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces and other entities.

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We’ll take care of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and as soon as that’s done, on our way back, we’ll just make a little brief stop over.

These actions represent the latest escalation by the Trump administration, which has already cut off Cuba's fuel supplies and threatened further action. Washington claims the communist regime poses a threat to American security. President Trump has drawn parallels between his administration's actions against Cuba and those against Venezuela and Iran.

Cuban President Diaz-Canel denounced the sanctions on X, accusing Trump of seeking to "strengthen the blockade and scenario of conflict." He vowed that Cubans would "resist the imperialist onslaught." Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez echoed this sentiment, calling the sanctions "vile" and stating they would be met with "greater unity and determination."

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strengthen the blockade and scenario of conflict between Cuba and the United States

Trump, speaking at the White House, expressed a desire for Cuba to be "a nicely run country that can feed its people." He described the island as "starving" and lacking resources. However, he also mused about Cuba's "beautiful piece of land" and potential for "beautiful resorts."

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resist the imperialist onslaught

The existing US fuel embargo has severely impacted Cuba, leading to power outages of up to 22 hours daily and water shortages. Transport is largely at a standstill, and the island faces shortages of food and medicine, relying on aid from Mexico and China. A UN representative warned that the humanitarian emergency, combined with the hurricane season, creates an "explosive cocktail."

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