politics
May 7, 2026
Cuba sees "genocidal intent" in latest US sanctions against the island
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez on Thursday saw a “genocidal intent” in the US government's decision to sanction the army's business conglomerate (Gaesa), its director, and the mixed-mining company Moa Nickel. "With the additional collective punishment measures announced today against Cuba, the US government confirms its genocidal intention [...]
TL;DR
- Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused the US government of "genocidal intention" with new sanctions targeting Gaesa, its director, and Moa Nickel SA.
- The US stated the sanctions aim to protect its national security and prevent the Cuban regime from accessing illicit assets.
- Gaesa controls over 40% of Cuba's GDP and has interests in various sectors including hotels, telecommunications, and retail.
- Moa Nickel SA is a joint venture between Cuba's state-owned Compañía General de Níquel and Canada's Sherritt.
- Sherritt announced an immediate suspension of its direct participation in mixed-risk societies in Cuba due to the US sanctions.
- The sanctions are part of an Executive Order by President Donald Trump targeting key sectors of the Cuban economy.