Summary
Two U.S. lawmakers visited Cuba and noted the negative impacts of a U.S. energy blockade on the island. They met with Cuban officials and discussed the need for improved relations between the two countries. The legislators emphasized the importance of finding a long-term resolution to the current energy and economic issues affecting Cuba.
Key Facts
- U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson visited Cuba to assess its economic situation.
- They met with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and other officials during their trip.
- Cuba is experiencing energy shortages due to a U.S. energy blockade.
- President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba, with some exceptions.
- Venezuela, a major oil provider to Cuba, had shipments halted after the U.S. took action against it.
- Cuba received its first oil shipment in three months from Russia.
- The lawmakers called the energy blockade "economic bombing" and urged for it to end.
- They plan to work on proposals to lift U.S. sanctions against Cuba.
