According to Rodriguez, "we strongly condemn the latest escalation of the conflict by the USA... They are considering the introduction of a complete blockade on fuel supplies to Cuba." In his post on the social network X, the minister also characterized the US pressure on other countries to support the blockade as blackmail. He noted that the American authorities are trying to portray Cuba as a threat by using disinformation.
It is worth recalling that the order allowing the imposition of import duties on goods from countries that supply oil to Cuba was signed by US President Donald Trump. According to information published by Politico, the US administration may impose a complete ban on oil imports with the aim of changing the government in Cuba. Additionally, as reported by the WSJ, US authorities are seeking influential individuals within the Cuban government who could assist in changing the political regime in the country in the coming months.
