Cuba condemns US ‘collective punishment’ as Trump predicts deal
Summary
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez criticized the U.S. oil blockade against Cuba at the United Nations, calling it collective punishment causing a humanitarian crisis. President Donald Trump said he expects a deal with Cuba soon and does not foresee the need for military action.Key Facts
- Cuba faces an oil blockade from the U.S. causing fuel shortages and blackouts.
- Cuban Foreign Minister wants talks with the U.S. on equal terms and without preconditions.
- President Trump said Cuba is failing and he hopes to help without military conflict.
- Cuba’s delegation walked out during Trump’s UN speech where he called Cuba a "failed state."
- The U.S. has kept an economic embargo on Cuba for over 60 years.
- Other countries like Brazil, Mexico, and Pakistan oppose the U.S. embargo and blockade on Cuba.
- Since 1992, the UN has passed resolutions urging the U.S. to end its embargo on Cuba.
- Cuban officials blame the blockade for causing shortages of food and essential goods.
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