Cuban Official Denounces Possible US Military Action, Calls Sanctions 'Equivalent to Genocide'
Cuba's deputy foreign minister criticized US sanctions and the prospect of military action against the island.
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A Cuban deputy foreign minister has denounced the possibility of US military action against Cuba, describing it as an "atrocious" prospect, according to Al Jazeera.
The official also criticized existing US sanctions on Cuba, labeling them "equivalent to genocide."
The remarks reflect longstanding tension between Havana and Washington over the decades-long US embargo on Cuba, which Cuban officials have repeatedly blamed for economic hardship on the island.
The report did not specify what prompted the deputy minister's comments regarding the possibility of US military action, nor did it include a response from US officials.
Sources
- ‘Atrocious’ crime: Cuban official decries possibility of US military action — Al Jazeera — All
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