Cuba Condemns US New Sanctions as 'A Crime'

The Cuban government has condemned the new US sanctions targeting the GAESA Holding and affiliated companies controlled by the Cuban military. Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez accused Washington of increasing economic pressure, while US Senator Marco Rubio stated that the sanctions target the Cuban government's sources of income.Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez described the US sanctions as 'a crime' in a statement on social media. Rodriguez argued that despite US economic sanctions, the Cuban economy has proven more resilient than expected, saying 'The US government continues to take steps to tighten the siege on our economy. This is a crime being perpetrated by the head of the world's greatest power.'The sanctions, announced by US Senator Marco Rubio, include companies affiliated with the GAESA network, which is controlled by the Cuban military and plays a significant role in the Cuban economy.