Havana, March 6 (ACN) — The solidarity movement CUBAPON has strongly condemned recent sanctions imposed by the United States administration against Cuba, specifically restrictions on fuel imports, characterizing them as a violation of the United Nations Charter.
According to a report from the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cubaminrex, the organization asserts that the deliberate deprivation of petroleum supplies aims to inflict suffering, destabilize the country, and induce societal collapse – constituting a form of undeclared economic warfare and a continuing international crime.
CUBAPON lauded the resilience of the Cuban government and people over six decades of what it describes as harassment, and reaffirmed its support for the struggle against the economic, commercial, and financial embargo, as well as unilateral coercive measures. The U.S. Has maintained sanctions against Cuba longer than any other country, a policy initially implemented following Fidel Castro’s overthrow of a U.S.-backed regime in 1959, according to the Council on Foreign Relations.
The movement called for the immediate cessation of the sanctions and the unconditional respect for international law, while emphasizing the importance of international solidarity in defending Cuba’s sovereignty. The U.S. Embassy in Havana currently focuses on advancing U.S. Interests and protecting U.S. Citizens within Cuba, according to its official website.
The current administration, led by President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance, with Marco Rubio serving as Secretary of State, has overseen a period of renewed strain in U.S.-Cuba relations, marked by tighter sanctions, according to reports. This follows a period of normalization initiated under the Obama administration, which included restoring diplomatic ties and expanding travel and trade.
As of February 13, 2026, the U.S. State Department has not issued a public response to CUBAPON’s condemnation.
