The US Treasury Department announced a new round of sanctions against Cuba on May 18. Cuban President Diaz-Canel swiftly responded, calling the US military threats an international crime, and vowing to defend Cuba’s sovereignty.
Global Reaction
Russia shows support: Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov stated that they will continue to provide aid to Cuba to counter the pressure from US sanctions.
Latin American countries rally around Cuba: Mexico, Uruguay, and other nations have expressed support for Cuba, opposing US unilateral sanctions.
