Miguel Díaz-Canel’s dictatorial government in Cuba stated on Friday night that the US “has no ability to double” the Cuban people and their representatives after the announcement of the sanctions imposed on Díaz-Canel and other “key leaders of the regime”, now prevented from traveling to the United States.
“The US is able to impose immigration sanctions against revolutionary leaders and to maintain a prolonged and relentless economic war against Cuba, but have no ability to double the will of these people or its leaders. Cuba is firm,” wrote Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, in a X publication.
The announcement of US sanctions against the Cuban dictator – made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio – happened on the day of four years of protests against the regime that resulted in about 1,400 prisoners at the time.
“Four years ago, thousands of Cubans were peacefully on the streets to demand a free future of tyranny. The Cuban regime responded with violence and repression, unjustly holding thousands, including more than 700 that remain in prison and subject to torture or abuse,” Rubio said.
Other Donald Trump government measures include visa restrictions on “several judicial and prison officials” who are accomplices or responsible for “unjust detention and torture of July 2021 protesters,” added the secretary of Cuban descent.
In addition, the White House has added 11 hotels to its list of restricted properties and prohibited accommodation in Cuba. This list includes companies and properties linked to the regime and the Business Administration Group, SA (Gaes), consortium of the Cuba Revolutionary Armed Forces.
