Under U.S. pressure, Cuba appeals for international help
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla has appealed to the international community for urgent assistance to avert a humanitarian disaster in Cuba, which is facing severe challenges due to a U.S. energy blockade. He emphasized the need for solidarity with Cuba and criticized U.S. actions that have exacerbated the country's economic struggles. The situation has worsened following the U.S. cut-off of oil supplies from Venezuela and recent political tensions surrounding the indictment of Raul Castro.
- ▪Cuba is under a U.S. energy blockade that has led to dire economic conditions.
- ▪Bruno Rodriguez called for international help to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.
- ▪The U.S. has intensified its stance against Cuba, including indicting Raul Castro over past incidents.
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Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla asked the international community for urgent help to prevent disaster in his country, which is under a U.S. energy blockade, in a speech to the UN Security Council on Tuesdayc(May 26, 2026).“I call on the international community to mobilize to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe that could be imposed through arms or the fuel blockade,” Mr. Rodriguez said. From Venezuela to CubaHe added, “now should be the time for solidarity with Cuba.”U.S. President Donald Trump has openly mused about taking over communist Cuba, saying that after the U.S. attack in January that ousted Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, Havana could be his next target for military action and big change.Due in part to a U.S.
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