Cuban Foreign Minister: Firmly Opposes U.S. Intensifying Sanctions on Cuba

Cuban Foreign Minister Rodriguez stated on the 1st that he firmly opposes the recent unilateral coercive measures taken by the U.S. government. U.S. actions demonstrate that the U.S. government intends to once again impose collective punishment on the Cuban people.
Rodriguez pointed out on social media that the measures announced by the U.S. violate the United Nations Charter. The United States has no right to impose such measures on Cuba or any third country and related entities.
On the same day, the Cuban people took to the streets to condemn the U.S. blockade and energy siege against Cuba.
The White House issued a statement on the 1st saying that President Trump signed an executive order that day, citing “threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy,” to intensify sanctions against Cuba.
According to this executive order, the U.S. government will freeze the assets and interests of entities or individuals operating in energy, defense, minerals, finance, and other fields in Cuba, and will also prohibit U.S. entities or individuals from engaging in transactions involving funds, goods, or services with sanctioned entities, as well as restrict the entry of sanctioned entities into the U.S.
At the same time, foreign financial institutions associated with these entities will also be subject to sanctions.
The U.S. has long maintained an economic, financial blockade and trade embargo against Cuba.
After launching a large-scale military strike against Venezuela earlier this year, the U.S. further increased pressure on Cuba, including implementing a new round of oil restrictions.
Trump also repeatedly threatened that after completing military actions against Venezuela and Iran, “the next target is Cuba.” (Xinhua)