ME News: On May 5, Cuban Foreign Minister Rodríguez stated that U.S. Secretary of State Rubio’s claim that “Cuba is not under an oil embargo” is a “lie.” According to a statement released on the U.S. Department of State’s official website, Rubio made this remark during a press briefing at the White House on the afternoon of May 6. Rodríguez posted on social media that the reality cannot be concealed: On January 29, U.S. President Trump signed an executive order threatening to impose ad valorem tariffs on goods imported from countries supplying oil to Cuba. Over the past period, only one vessel carrying fuel has arrived in Cuba. All of Cuba’s suppliers have been intimidated and threatened, violating principles of free trade and freedom of navigation. A new executive order issued on May 1 expanded the scope of sanctions against Cuba. (East New Agency) (Source: ODAILY)
Cuban Foreign Minister Denounces U.S. Secretary of State’s Statement on Oil Embargo
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Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio of lying about the oil embargo, citing Trump’s January 29 executive order that linked CFT (Countering the Financing of Terrorism) to sanctions. A new directive issued on May 1 expanded penalties, threatening suppliers and fuel shipments. Rodríguez condemned the measures as a violation of free trade, emphasizing that risk-on assets remain vulnerable amid geopolitical tensions.
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