Cuba condemns Trump's UN speech predicting government collapse

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During a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the Cuban communist government is a 'failed state' and predicted that it 'will fall' due to unprecedented pressure. Trump also stated that the United States is currently engaged in negotiations with Cuba and expressed confidence that freedom would eventually arrive on the island.

The Cuban delegation responded with immediate condemnation, with members walking out of the General Assembly hall during the address. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez dismissed Trump's remarks as 'lies' and 'slander,' asserting that the U.S. government fails to recognize Cuba's right to be a fully independent and sovereign nation. Rodríguez further characterized the U.S. economic blockade and energy embargo as acts of 'genocide' and collective punishment.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel also denounced the comments, accusing the U.S. President of being unable to justify the economic warfare being waged against the Cuban people. The confrontation highlights the escalating tensions between Washington and Havana following the return of the Republican administration to power.

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Bruno Rodríguez · Cuba · Donald Trump · Miguel Díaz-Canel · United Nations

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[● 3 SOURCES] Donald Trump claimed that the United States is engaged in negotiations with Cuba. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.reader.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
[● 9 SOURCES] Members of the Cuban delegation walked out of the UN General Assembly hall during Trump's speech. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.in.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.reader.gr · www.ertnews.gr · +4 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Donald Trump stated at the UN General Assembly that the Cuban communist government will fall. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.in.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.reader.gr · www.enikos.gr · +5 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez rejected Trump's comments as lies and slanders, asserting Cuba's sovereignty. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.in.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.reader.gr · www.enikos.gr · +5 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Donald Trump mentioned that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is involved in negotiations with Cuba. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel accused the US of conducting a genocidal economic war against the Cuban people. www.in.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.reader.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.zougla.gr
[● 10 SOURCES] The communist government of Cuba will fall. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.in.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.reader.gr · www.enikos.gr · +5 more
[● 10 SOURCES] The United States is engaged in negotiations with Cuba. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.in.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.reader.gr · www.enikos.gr · +5 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The Cuban delegation walked out of the UN General Assembly during Trump's speech. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.in.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.reader.gr · www.ertnews.gr · +4 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The US is conducting a genocidal economic war against the Cuban people. www.in.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.reader.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.protothema.gr
[● 10 SOURCES] Cuba is an independent and sovereign nation. www.tromaktiko.gr · www.in.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.reader.gr · www.enikos.gr · +5 more