US issues new Cuba sanctions as UN experts warn of ‘energy starvation’
Summary
The United States has added new sanctions against Cuba, targeting a major military-run company and its leaders. These actions follow a U.S. blockade that limits fuel to Cuba, which U.N. experts say is causing serious problems for Cuban people’s daily lives and access to services.Key Facts
- The U.S. imposed new sanctions on GAESA, a Cuban military-controlled business group, and its top executive.
- The sanctions also target Moa Nickel SA, a joint venture involving a Canadian company and Cuba’s state-owned nickel firm.
- Sherritt International, the Canadian partner, stopped its activities in Cuba after the sanctions.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions are part of efforts to pressure Cuba’s government to reform.
- Cuba’s government called the sanctions “unilateral coercive measures” and said they punish the Cuban people.
- The U.S. has blocked Venezuelan oil deliveries to Cuba, worsening Cuba’s fuel shortage and economic crisis.
- U.N. experts described the U.S. blockade as “energy starvation” that harms essential services like hospitals and schools in Cuba.
- Only one Russian oil ship has reached Cuba recently, adding to the energy problems on the island.
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