Cuba’s top diplomat in Washington has accused the Trump administration of using recent sanctions against Cuban leaders as a justification for increased pressure on the island, warning that the measures could serve as a pretext for broader action against the Cuban government.
In comments to The Associated Press, Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera criticized sanctions announced by the U.S. Treasury Department against Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and other officials.
Torres Rivera described the situation as a form of “war without bombs,” arguing that longstanding economic pressure from Washington has contributed to severe hardships for ordinary Cubans.
She pointed to recurring power outages and shortages of food, medicine, and other essentials as evidence of the impact of U.S. policies.
The ambassador also rejected claims that Cuba poses a threat to American security.
The remarks highlight continuing tensions between Washington and Havana as the Trump administration maintains a hardline approach toward the Cuban government while Cuban officials accuse the United States of intensifying economic and political pressure on the island nation.
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