The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Carlos F. de Cossíoassured that American politics is taking a radical turn and accused the president donald trump to have similarities with the fascist form of government of Adolf Hitler.
“The new doctrine of American foreign policy is: ‘the promotion of peace through force’. Hitler also wanted peace, a productive, prolific German state, free of ‘undesirables’, unified and larger. For this, war was simply a means,” Cossío expressed on the social network X.
Trump arrived at the White House on January 20 to begin his second term. On his first day as president, he approved several executive orders that directly and indirectly affect the Cuban regime.
The most important of these measures was revoke the removal of Cuba from the List of Countries Sponsoring Terrorism. The Cuban ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez He reacted immediately, questioning Trump’s decision and accusing him of fomenting a “cruel economic war” against Cubans.
“President Trump, in an act of arrogance and contempt for the truth, has just reinstated the fraudulent designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism. It is not surprising. His objective is to continue strengthening the cruel economic war against Cuba for the purposes of domination,” he said Diaz-Canel.
In addition, he blamed the United States for the economic and migration crises that have affected the Caribbean country since 2020.
“The result of the extreme economic siege measures imposed by Trump has been to cause shortages in our people and a significant increase in the migratory flow to the United States. This act of mockery and abuse confirms the discredit of the lists and the unilateral mechanisms of coercion of the US government,” said Díaz-Canel.
The White House indicated that the revocation responds to the strategic interests of the Trump Administration and they consider that the Cuban government represents a danger by supporting international terrorist activities. Being on the aforementioned list implies economic sanctions, financial and commercial restrictions for Cuba.
Frequently asked questions about Cuba-US relations and the impact of Trump
Why did the Cuban vice minister compare Trump to Hitler?
Vice Minister Carlos F. de Cossío compared Trump to Hitler for adopting a foreign policy based on the “promotion of peace through force.” Cossío argued that, like Hitler, Trump uses war as a means to achieve his objectives, in this case, reversing measures that directly affect Cuba, such as its reincorporation into the list of countries sponsoring terrorism.
What does it mean for Cuba to be on the list of countries sponsoring terrorism?
Being on the list of countries sponsoring terrorism implies economic sanctionsfinancial and commercial restrictions for Cuba. This affects the island’s economy by limiting its international transactions and its access to financial markets, further complicating the internal economic situation.
How has the Cuban government responded to Trump’s measures?
The Cuban government has condemned Trump’s measurescalling its reinstatement to the list of countries sponsoring terrorism an act of “arrogance and contempt for the truth.” Miguel Díaz-Canel accused Trump of fomenting a “cruel economic war” against Cuba and blamed the US for the economic and migration crisis on the island.
What consequences could a second Trump term have for Cuba?
A second Trump term could intensify sanctions economic and diplomatic measures against Cuba, including greater restrictions on trade and remittances. This could exacerbate the economic crisis on the island, which is already facing difficulties due to US policies and its own internal inefficiency.
What position has Díaz-Canel adopted regarding Trump’s policies?
Díaz-Canel has maintained a critical stance towards Trump’s policiesespecially the economic embargo, which he blames for many internal problems in Cuba. He has reaffirmed that Cuba will not give in to external pressures and will continue to defend its sovereignty and independence.
