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May

01

2026

Trump’s escalation against Cuba signals failure, desperation, and the danger of military aggression

Por Isaac Saney*

On May 1st—International Workers’ Day—while millions across Cuba marched in defiant celebration of sovereignty, dignity, and social justice – and the socialist system that is the guarantor of these achievements - the regime of Donald Trump chose to intensify its economic war on the heroic island nation.

This timing is not incidental. It is profoundly symbolic: an imperial declaration issued on the very day the Cuban people publicly reaffirm their revolutionary commitment before the world.

Jan

30

2026

We will face this new onslaught with firmness

Declaration of the Revolutionary Government of Cuba

The Revolutionary Government of Cuba condemns, in the strongest terms, the new escalation against Cuba by the government of the United States in its efforts to impose an absolute siege on our country’s fuel supplies.

The executive order issued by the US President, announced on January 29, 2026, declares an alleged national emergency by virtue of which his government could apply trade tariffs to the imports of products from countries that supply oil to Cuba.

Dec

12

2025

Act of piracy and maritime terrorism that reinforces economic war against Cuba

MINREX Statement

On December 10, 2025, US military forces assaulted an oil tanker while it was sailing in international waters in the Caribbean Sea, near the coast of Venezuela.

This act of piracy and maritime terrorism constitutes a serious violation of international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation. The United States government is responsible for committing these crimes, which harm the international community as a whole.

Sep

20

2017

Cuban Foreign Minister in Telesur interview condemns Trump's aggressive speech at UN

Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodríguez Parilla. Foto: @CubaMINREX / Twitter

Republic of Cuba, Jorge Gestoso, Telesur journalist, at the United Nations headquarters, September 19, 2017, "Year 59 of the Revolution."

(Shorthand versions - Council of State)

Jorge Gestoso.- Mr. Chancellor, thank you for being with us.

Bruno Rodríguez.- Thank you very much.

Jorge Gestoso.- Your reaction to this morning's speech by Donald Trump.

Bruno Rodríguez.- It has been an unusual, aggressive, dominating, blatantly imperialist discourse.

Jul

26

2017

Indian unions reiterate solidarity with Cuba and denounce blockade

New Delhi, July 26 (Prensa Latina) Several Indian unions reiterated their support for the Cuban Revolution today while condemning the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed on the Caribbean island by the United States for more than 50 years.

Representatives of various guilds visited the Cuban embassy on the occasion of National Rebellion Day, which every July 26 celebrates the anniversary of the attacks on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Cespedes garrisons in 1953, an action that reinitiated the struggle process in the Largest of the Antilles.

Jun

17

2017

GUE/NGL statement on US President’s new policy towards Cuba

Yesterday, the President of the United States made a speech on his administration’s new approach regarding the relations between the US and Cuba, and the decision to reverse the Obama administration’s policies towards Cuba. In his speech, the US President said that America will impose his policy against the Cuban people by enforcing the maintenance of the criminal blockade; by enforcing a ban on tourism; and by enforcing a prohibition of any financial transaction with Cuba.