Cuba and Venezuela Unite Against US Sanctions: “This is an Attack on Our Sovereignty”
Archive photo of January 24, 2025 where a rocker is observed at an oil station in Maracaibo (Venezuela). Mar 25, 2025 Photo: EFE
March 25, 2025 Hour: 6:00 pm
Díaz-Canel and Yván Gil denounce US economic measures against Venezuela: ‘Imperialism seeks to suffocate us, but we will not be silenced.’ Solidarity between both nations grows stronger.
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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil spoke out on Tuesday to condemn what they called a new “imperialist offensive” by the United States against Venezuela, following the Trump administration’s announcement of punitive tariffs on countries that purchase Venezuelan oil.
Díaz-Canel: “Imperialism Aims to Strangle Venezuela”
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Cuban leader asserted that “imperialism continues its efforts to economically suffocate Venezuela and harm its people by targeting its strategic natural resources.”
“In the face of this new Yankee aggression, we express our full solidarity and renewed support for our sister nation, led by President Nicolás Maduro,” Díaz-Canel wrote, emphasizing that Cuba, “true to its history of resistance, remains at the forefront of denouncing imperialist abuses.”
Yván Gil Thanks Cuba’s Support and Accuses US of “Mercenary Tactics”
In response, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil publicly thanked Díaz-Canel’s remarks and reiterated that the US measure seeks to “intimidate the peoples of the world.”
“On behalf of President Nicolás Maduro, we express our deepest gratitude to our brother President of Cuba for his unwavering solidarity,” Gil stated. “This action exposes the mercenary nature of the US government, but it will not stop us in our struggle for sovereignty and prosperity.”
Background: Trump’s New Sanctions
The controversial measure announced by Donald Trump would impose 50% tariffs on nations importing Venezuelan crude oil—a strategy analysts say aims to economically suffocate Nicolás Maduro’s government and force political change.
Venezuela, which holds the world’s largest oil reserves, has seen its production plummet to historic lows due to Western sanctions. However, countries like China, India, and Turkey have maintained energy trade with Caracas, which could now be affected.
Autor: MLM
Fuente: Yvan Gil - Miguel Díaz Canel
