Cuba reiterated today before the United Nations Security Council its deep concern over the escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine and demanded an immediate ceasefire and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The laws and provisions that make up the regulatory framework of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed on Cuba remain in full force and effect and are strictly enforced by U.S. state and government agencies, including the Departments of State, Treasury and Commerce.
Between March 2022 and February 2023, the administration of Joseph Biden rigorously applied the policy of maximum pressure and suffocation of his predecessor, Donald Trump, against Cuba, which had a negative impact on all sectors of the country's economy.
Cuba’s inclusion on the list of state sponsors of terrorism of the State Department of United States, has severe repercussions for the country’s economy, mainly in the banking/finance sector, by reinforcing the deterrent and intimidatory effects on third parties in their trading relations with Cuba.
Cuba warned today before the United Nations Security Council that there can be no peace if atrocious violations of International Humanitarian Law such as those committed by Israel, the occupying power, against Palestine are allowed.