On Tuesday, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez rejected statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump during his speech at the UN General Assembly.
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Rodriguez stated on X that Washington is “incapable of accepting” Cuba’s independence and sovereignty, calling Trump’s declarations false. The foreign minister later described the U.S. economic blockade as a form of “collective punishment” against the island.
The Cuban delegation left the Assembly hall after listening to Trump, who called Cuba a “failed state” and asserted that “it will eventually fall.” The U.S. president maintained that his administration seeks a “fundamental change” in Cuba, led by his Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.
Trump also accused the island of “coordinating” for decades with communist networks and leftist groups in the US, including the Communist Party, Antifa—which he designated as a terrorist organization—and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
For months, the Trump administration has pressured Cuba to comply with a series of demands, including liberalizing its economy, open itself to U.S. companies, buy U.S. oil, and expel Russian and Chinese authorities.
However, Cuban leaders have stated on several occasions that the country is unwilling to make these concessions. Cuba is scheduled to speak at the General Assembly next Saturday, with a speech by Foreign Minister Rodriguez.
During his speech, Trump also attacked Mexico, asserting that although he maintains a “very good relationship” with its government, the country is “the epicenter” of cartel violence. “It is unacceptable that the United States shares a 2,000-mile border with territory controlled by enemy cartels,” he said.
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Source: 5 Septiembre – EFE
