Cuba decries U.S. sanctions as collective punishment during May 1 protests
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 01:14 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
During May 1 demonstrations, Cuban officials condemned recent U.S. sanctions, labeling them collective punishment. The statement referenced ongoing U.S. trade embargoes dating back to 1959 and President Trump’s rhetoric about a possible takeover of the island. The Hindu reported the Cuban reaction.
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