‘Atrocious’ crime: Cuban official decries possibility of US military action
Summary
A top Cuban official said that any US military attack on Cuba would be a serious international crime. He rejected President Donald Trump’s comments calling Cuba a failed state and said the US’s long economic sanctions have hurt Cuban people severely.Key Facts
- Carlos Fernandez de Cossio is Cuba’s deputy foreign minister.
- He called US military action against Cuba an “atrocious international crime.”
- President Donald Trump said at the UN that “freedom will be coming” to Cuba and mentioned possible military action.
- The Cuban delegation left the UN assembly after Trump’s speech.
- The US has imposed economic sanctions and blockades on Cuba for over 60 years.
- The Trump administration added new oil and fuel blockades this year, causing shortages and power outages.
- Cuba says these sanctions harm its people by restricting food, healthcare, and fuel.
- Cuba remains open to talks with the US but wants respect and mutual benefit in any discussions.
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