Cuban President Accuses US of 'Genocide' and Seeking Takeover of Cuba
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel accused the United States of carrying out "genocide" against the Cuban people and attempting to take control of the island during a speech marking the anniversary of the Cuban Revolution.
Diaz-Canel blamed Washington's sanctions and the oil embargo, imposed in January, for worsening Cuba's economic crisis. He said the measures had caused prolonged blackouts, fuel shortages, reduced industrial production, and shortages of water and medicine.
The president described the US policy as "economic strangulation," claiming its goal was to pressure and weaken Cuba. Relations between Havana and Washington have further deteriorated under President Donald Trump, with recent disputes including US accusations of Cuban espionage and legal action against former President Raul Castro.
Cuba has rejected the US allegations, while diplomatic talks between the two countries remain largely stalled.
