Turmoil in Cuba

[Vicus]

UN Human Rights Commisioner Calls for Immediate Lifting of U.S. Sanctions on Cuba

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, denounced that unilateral coercive measures by the United States against Cuba are causing infant deaths due to lack of basic medical supplies, in remarks made Monday in Geneva.

Official data shows infant mortality doubling to 9.9 per 1,000 live births and childhood cancer survival rates falling from 85% to 65%, while the UN official stated that “recent tightening of extraterritorial sanctions, taken together, are directly harming Cubans, especially the most vulnerable” and that “these sanctions must be lifted immediately”.

Türk elaborated on social media that financial persecution has kept the supply of basic medicines at a critical 30%, and private corporations’ risk aversion has paralyzed distribution of 2,900 metric tons of UN‑managed humanitarian food for vulnerable populations. The fuel shortage from the U.S. siege cut national agricultural production by 60%, driving up basic goods prices, while fear of White House fines disconnects the island from international payment systems.

“Cuba faces increasing isolation. Companies are leaving. Fewer airlines fly to the country. It is almost disconnected from international payment systems. Rising summer temperatures risk increasing the spread of vector borne and waterborne diseases. The hurricane season further increases exposure. This creates a perfect storm for social and economic deterioration and suffering for the Cuban people,” said the High Commissioner.

He also urged private corporations to avoid over‑compliance with U.S. sanctions and indiscriminate breaking of trade ties, in line with UN business guidelines.

The energy stranglehold began after President Donald Trump’s January 29, 2026 executive order cutting off fuel shipments, causing blackouts of over 20 hours across the island. The Cuban government categorically rejected Washington’s accusations, calling Trump’s order fascist, criminal, and genocidal. Türk concluded the coercive measures are incompatible with international law.

https://www.telesurenglish.net/un-vo...tions-on-cuba/

Vicus comment:

..."the coercive measures are incompatible with international law."

The wanna be world Empire never,EVER has respected international law... from its inception! that's why we got a world in permanent Apocalyptic edge until right NOW! prove me wrong...

[Ravenlocke]

David Ramírez Álvarez 🇨🇺

Insecure little bully goes to occupied Cuban territory to play tough (in shorts) while being incapable of dealing with the mess his administration crated in the Middle East. All in a day's work in Hollywood!

https://x.com/DvidTwit/status/2064844421825212882

[Ravenlocke]

Catholic News Agency

In response to a shortage of Communion hosts in Cuba, the Catholic Church in Panama announced that it had sent 35,000 hosts, while another 300,000 were sent from Puerto Rico, to support the celebration of the Eucharist.

https://x.com/cnalive/status/2067295718323155224

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teleSUR English

🇨🇺 Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Commander of the Revolution Ramiro Valdes Menendez, honoring his lifelong dedication to Cuba and the Revolution.

Diaz-Canel remembered Valdes with “respect, affection, and gratitude” for his guidance, loyalty, and unwavering commitment to the country.

He highlighted Valdes’ absolute fidelity to Fidel Castro, Raul Castro, his fellow revolutionaries, and the ideals of the Moncada Program—principles he defended from the 1953 assault on the dictatorship’s fortress until his final breath.

His passing on Father’s Day has filled the day with mourning while reaffirming the legacy of a generation that devoted its entire life to the Revolution.

#Cuba #RamiroValdes #MiguelDiazCanel #CubanRevolution #teleSUREnglish

https://x.com/telesurenglish/status/2068749084647710821

[Ravenlocke]

Camarada de Cuba 🔻☭

Translated from Spanish
🌞⚡| Pinar del Río connects its third photovoltaic park (21.8 MW) to the SEN.
👉 On its first day, it already contributed 106 MWh, with bifacial panels and technical assistance from China.

The sun cannot be blocked, you ****ing Yankees. 🖕🏻🇺🇸

#LetCubaLive #****USA

https://x.com/CamaradaCuba/status/2068553539488502265

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Arturo Dominguez

The most unserious journalism I've seen in a long time. They're saying "reason unknown" as if the U.S. doesn't have Cuba blockaded. The way the media whitewashes mass suffering caused by the U.S. and the West is crazy.

https://reuters.com/business/energy/...wn-2026-07-06/

https://x.com/extremearturo/status/2074229443892011143

[Ravenlocke]

Belly of the Beast

As Cuba prepares to present the humanitarian impact of U.S. sanctions before the UN tomorrow, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reportedly urging governments to oppose even debating the issue, according to a leaked State Department cable obtained by The Nation.

https://x.com/bellybeastcuba/status/2074247164763468256

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Progressive International

BREAKING 🇨🇺 Despite a maximum pressure campaign by Marco Rubio, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly votes to carry out its debate on the "necessity of putting an end to the economic, commercial, and financial Blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba."

https://x.com/ProgIntl/status/2074517894520610899

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Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez

Translated from Spanish
On behalf of the people of #Cuba, I thank the 136 nations of the world that voted in favor of bringing the #BloqueoGenocida against an entire nation, and the threats of military aggression, to the debate of the United Nations General Assembly.

1/2

https://x.com/DiazCanelB/status/2074517096554275001

Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez

Translated from Spanish
Each vote demonstrates a sense of justice and courage, by overcoming strong pressures from previous days, and the brazen lies of the U.S. delegate to sabotage it.

2/2
https://x.com/DiazCanelB/status/2074517099754496453

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David Ramírez Álvarez 🇨🇺

Arrogant U.S. PR
@USAmbUN
states that the embargo against #Cuba is actually being imposed by the Cuban government against its people.

Doubles down by saying the responsibility of the nationwide blackout in Cuba is not of the U.S., but of "Cuba's brutal dictatorship".🤡

https://x.com/DvidTwit/status/2074528008350613575

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Bruno Rodríguez P

Translated from Spanish
Cuban families, especially children and youth, and mothers, feel the suffering of prolonged and unbearable blackouts. Many times, when there is no electricity, there is also no water. They know the anguish of lacking a medication for a sick person. The shortage of food or the high prices of basic necessities weighs heavily.

The infant mortality rate of 4.0 per thousand live births has increased to 9.9. This means the avoidable death, under other conditions and with suitable equipment, devices, and treatments, of 1,780 newborns.

The number of people who die from cancer in the country has increased significantly. In the case of children and youth, survival rates have dropped from 85% to 65%. The trend coincides with the harshest moments of the U.S. blockade.

The blockade suffocates and kills silently. Addressing this ruthless crime is also a responsibility of the United Nations.

#CubaNoEsUnaAmenaza, the blockade is.

https://x.com/BrunoRguezP/status/2074536509886050461

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BreakThrough News

After US Ambassador to the UN Mike Walz accused Cuba of repressing and imprisoning political dissidents, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla fired back.

Presenting a photograph of Renee Nicole Good to the UN General Assembly, he states bluntly to Waltz, "This woman cannot be released from jail – because she was murdered by ICE."

Showing image after image of ICE raids and repression of protestors, Rodríguez Parrilla says simply, "This isn't Cuba. This is in the US

https://x.com/BTnewsroom/status/2074936915246100574

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Arturo Dominguez

Calling Cuba repressive after jailing 14,000 peaceful protesters in 2020 and murdering them on our streets years later is the most duplicitious and dishonest thing the U.S. loves to do to other countries. It's outright hypocrisy.

Our media calls it propaganda when other countries use these facts against us, but it's really just the truth laid bare.

https://x.com/extremearturo/status/2074891927728632080