Cuba condemns and denounces new escalation of US economic blockade
Statement by the Revolutionary Government
The Revolutionary Government condemns in the strongest terms the new escalation by the US government against Cuba in its efforts to impose a total blockade on fuel supplies to our country.
The executive order issued by the US President on January 29, 2026, declares a supposed national emergency, under which his government will be able to impose trade tariffs on imports of products from countries that supply oil to Cuba.
Cuban Ambassador is received by the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis
Basseterre, January 16, 2026—On Thursday afternoon, the Honorable Dr. Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, received Giuvel Orozco Ortega, Cuba's ambassador to the Caribbean island, at the Government Headquarters.
During the cordial meeting, they discussed the good state of bilateral relations and the bonds of brotherhood that unite both natios, as well as the willingness to continue expanding exchanges and cooperative relations in areas of mutual interest.
Statements by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez via his social media accounts on relations with the United States
There are no negotiations underway with the U.S. government, aside from technical contacts related to migration matters.
Cuba has consistently expressed its willingness to engage in serious and responsible dialogue with successive U.S. administrations, including the current one, provided such dialogue is conducted based on sovereign equality, mutual respect, adherence to international law, mutual benefit, non-interference in internal affairs, and full respect for Cuba’s independence.
Saint Kitts and Nevis and Cuba express their willingness to continue strengthening bilateral relations.
Basseterre, January 7, 2025. The Right Honorable Dr. Denzil Douglas, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Economic Development and Investment of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, received the Cuban ambassador, Giuvel Orozco Ortega, on Wednesday morning.
Press release of the St. Kitts and Nevis Cuba Friendship Association in solidarity with the Government and people of Cuba.
The St. Kitts and Nevis Cuba Friendship Association stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Cuba. We express profound sadness and sympathy for the lives lost including those of the Cuban Combatants who fell in the line of duty during the unlawful, unprovoked attack on the President and People of the Republic of Venezuela.