On the 5th, Cuban Foreign Minister Rodriguez denounced the new round of sanctions against Cuba announced by the US government on the same day, saying that the US side is trying to stifle the Cuban economy and cause maximum harm to the Cuban people, and stressed that America's attempts to force Cuba to surrender will surely be resolutely resisted by Cuba to defend the country's independence and sovereignty. The US State Department announced earlier on the 5th that 8 entities and 2 individuals will be added to the sanctions list, and 5 ships will be recognized as frozen assets. The United States has imposed an economic and financial blockade and trade embargo against Cuba for a long time; after launching military operations against Venezuela and Iran this year, Trump also threatened “Cuba is next,” and is increasing pressure on Cuba, imposing an oil blockade, and expanding sanctions against Cuba.

On the 5th, Cuban Foreign Minister Rodriguez denounced the new round of sanctions against Cuba announced by the US government on the same day, saying that the US side is trying to stifle the Cuban economy and cause maximum harm to the Cuban people, and stressed that America's attempts to force Cuba to surrender will surely be resolutely resisted by Cuba to defend the country's independence and sovereignty. The US State Department announced earlier on the 5th that 8 entities and 2 individuals will be added to the sanctions list, and 5 ships will be recognized as frozen assets. The United States has imposed an economic and financial blockade and trade embargo against Cuba for a long time; after launching military operations against Venezuela and Iran this year, Trump also threatened “Cuba is next,” and is increasing pressure on Cuba, imposing an oil blockade, and expanding sanctions against Cuba.