U.S. Sanctions on Cuban Leaders Viewed as Pretext for Military Action by Cuban Envoy
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, along with Raúl Castro's son and grandson. This move is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to exert pressure on Cuba's leadership. President Trump has indicated that the U.S. will address the situation in Cuba following military operations in Iran. The sanctions have been criticized by Cuba's top diplomat to the United States, Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera, who described them as a 'pretext' for potential military intervention. She emphasized that Cuba does not pose a threat to the U.S. and expressed concerns over the impact of the U.S. embargo and energy blockade on Cuban civilians, which have led to severe blackouts and economic hardships. 
