Cuba’s government denounced the U.S. seizure of more than two million liters of biodiesel in transit to the island through international waters.
The criticism was voiced by Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío, who described the action as an act of “piracy and plunder.”
The statement followed an announcement by U.S. authorities on Wednesday of the seizure of 600,000 liters of biodiesel. The measure was presented in a context marked by the toughening of sanctions and restrictions affecting Cuba’s access to energy resources.
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The import of fuels by Cuban entities “from any country is legal, in accordance with national legislation and international law,” Fernández de Cossío maintained. His statements were released alongside graphic materials on the impact of restrictive measures on the island.
Commercial operations related to the purchase and transport of hydrocarbons are carried out within the current legal framework, the deputy foreign minister argued. Warnings of retaliation against governments or companies that cooperate with Cuba on energy constitute the main legal controversy associated with this process, he also said.
The shipments were destined for ENETEC S.A., a fuel distribution company headquartered in Havana and affected by Washington’s unilateral coercive measures.
Only 17% of US citizens favor the use of military force to allegedly “take control of Cuba”, according to a poll by The Economist/YouGov.
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The lack of fuel continues to impact various sectors of the country. Among the consequences cited are daily blackouts, transportation difficulties, effects on medical and educational services, and an increase in limitations on access to food, medicines, and other essential products.
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