Cuba Slams US Embargo, ⁢Rubio’s ‍Influence amid Rising ​tensions

Cuba’s deputy foreign minister, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, has denounced the ongoing U.S. embargo as a means of isolating the island nation adn crippling ‍its economy. Speaking after addressing the U.N.General Assembly, ⁢Fernández de Cossío‌ highlighted a resolution passed designating December 4 as the U.N. Day Against the Use of Unilateral Coercive ‌Measures.

Fernández​ de Cossío also criticized the elevated role of Marco rubio, now Secretary of State, ‌in shaping ⁣U.S. foreign policy toward⁤ Latin america.He said⁢ Rubio’s ‌anti-Cuban stance​ exerts‍ undue ⁢influence, pushing a narrow agenda that disregards the interests of most Americans and other countries in the​ region.

Rubio ⁤has been⁤ a vocal ‍critic of Cuba’s medical programs, ⁣which deploy Cuban doctors and healthcare workers to countries in ‍need. Rubio alleges the cuban government exploits these‍ doctors through forced⁣ labor, an accusation Fernández de Cossío rejects. He likened the program to those run by U.S., European, and U.N. agencies.

The deputy minister addressed ​the deportation of Cuban migrants from the U.S.,⁣ a result of the Trump management’s policy shift.While‍ acknowledging existing ​migration agreements with⁢ the U.S., Fernández‌ de Cossío called the policy “cruel,” especially for‌ Cubans who where ⁣previously encouraged to⁣ immigrate and⁢ have as established lives in the U.S.

Fernández⁤ de Cossío addressed reports of Cubans fighting for Russia in Ukraine. He ​stated‍ that Cuba does not support or encourage its ‍citizens to participate in the conflict. He added that Cuba⁢ had taken a firm ‌stance against the recruitment of soldiers and that any Cuban national who enlists in foreign military service is breaking Cuban ‌law.

Regarding international affairs, Fernández de Cossío condemned Israel’s attacks against iran and its actions in Gaza, echoing previous statements ⁤by ​cuban officials.⁢ He also reiterated Cuba’s demand for the U.S. to relinquish its military base at Guantánamo Bay, calling it a threat to regional‌ peace and tranquility.

When⁢ asked about the potential deportation of Cubans‌ to Guantánamo, Fernández de Cossío said⁤ he was unaware of any ​such cases, though he acknowledged regular deportation flights to Cuba. He concluded by⁢ emphasizing‌ the severe impact of U.S. sanctions on the‍ daily ⁤lives and well-being of the Cuban people, designed to⁤ achieve political goals by‍ making life as difficult as ⁢possible.