Cuban president accuses US of genocide, seeking takeover
Summary
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel accused the United States of committing genocide against Cuba through harsh economic actions, including an oil embargo that has caused power outages and shortages. He said the US aims to take control of Cuba, while relations between the two countries remain tense and diplomatic talks have stalled.Key Facts
- President Diaz-Canel called US actions "genocide" during a Cuban Revolution anniversary rally.
- The US imposed an oil embargo on Cuba starting January 29, causing daily blackouts over 20 hours.
- The embargo has led to economic problems like reduced work hours, stopped industrial production, and shortages of water and medicine.
- Many businesses and payment companies, including Visa, Mastercard, and Air Canada, have left Cuba amid the crisis.
- President Trump has said he would “take over” Cuba, increasing tensions between the two governments.
- A US State Department report recently accused Cuba of spying and influence operations against the US and Latin America.
- Former Cuban leader Raul Castro was indicted by the US for murder related to a 1996 plane incident; Cuba denies the accusations.
- Talks between the US and Cuba have mostly stopped, and Raul Castro was absent from the recent revolution rally.
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