The journalist and official commentator Jorge Legañoa stated on state television that the United States is trying to provoke discontent in Cuba through economic pressures, energy restrictions, and media campaigns.
During his intervention on national television, Legañoa also referred to reports about alleged negotiations between both countries and stated that the Cuban government is willing to engage in dialogue with Washington, but “without any shenanigans,” in a serious manner and respecting the sovereignty of the country.
According to the commentator, the United States' policy towards the island seeks to increase the economic and social difficulties faced by the country. In his opinion, the measures adopted by Washington aim to put pressure on the daily lives of Cubans.
The spokesman asserted that the current U.S. government has intensified the economic, commercial, and financial embargo that has been placed on Cuba for over six decades, citing as examples what he described as an energy blockade to restrict the arrival of fuel to the island.
Legañoa stated that these actions directly impact sectors such as transportation, food production, basic services, and the operation of hospitals, referring to the effects of the energy crisis.
The commentator also stated that Washington is attempting to reduce the income of the Cuban economy by applying pressure on medical cooperation programs and the country's tourism industry.
He also mentioned the restrictions on remittances sent from the United States to Cuba, which, he said, would be part of a strategy to increase social unrest within the island.
Legañoa also stated that a media campaign is being promoted from U.S. territory aimed at holding the Cuban government responsible for the shortages faced by the population.
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