Rodriguez calls US economic pressure collective punishment at the UN
Bruno Rodríguez ParrillaCuba's minister of foreign affairs
Rodriguez argues that US economic pressure deliberately harms Cuban families and seeks to induce a humanitarian crisis. He connects it to an effort to overthrow Cuba's government while offering dialogue based on sovereign equality and non-interference.
“The economic warfare is aimed against the people.”
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Other statements by Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla in this case
- Rodríguez says Trump's UN speech does not reflect what most Americans think about CubaLater: Condemned
- Rodríguez rejects Trump's talk of U.S. ships stopping off Cuba and warns against hostile landingsLater: Condemned
- Rodríguez tells the UN the U.S. is waging economic war on Cuba for regime changeLater: Condemned
Where this statement fits
Should the United States seek "fundamental change" in Cuba's government?
In his September 22, 2026 address to the UN General Assembly, President Trump called Cuba "an absolutely failed state," said it is "failing like never before, and it will fall," and said his administration is "seeking a fundamental change in the situation in Cuba." He also said Secretary of State Marco Rubio is "deep into negotiations with Cuba." The Cuban delegation walked out of the hall during the remarks. Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez responded on X that Washington cannot accept that Cuba is independent and sovereign, called Trump's statements false, and said Cuba is not a threat to the United States or to other countries. The dispute is whether the United States should openly pursue the fall of Cuba's government.
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The official English text records Cuba's foreign minister opposing US economic pressure while offering talks based on sovereign equality and non-interference.
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Rodriguez describes the impact of the policy as a siege with a human face.
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He blames the policy for harm to the Cuban people, loss of life and pain.
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Why this label?
The case concerns US efforts to change Cuba's government. Rodriguez condemns economic pressure for that purpose as collective punishment and defends Cuba's sovereignty.
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