Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla denounced that these measures not only affect mobility, but also harm contact between families and bilateral cultural and professional exchanges.
June 5, 2025 – teleSUR
The Cuban government on Thursday described as “racist” the recent restrictions imposed by the United States (US) that limit entry into its territory to citizens of several countries, including Cuba.
The controversial measure was signed Wednesday by US President Donald Trump, who established total bans for citizens of twelve countries and partial restrictions for seven others, including Cuba. According to the White House, the decision responds to “deficiencies in vetting and background checks” that pose a risk to national security.
On his X social media account, Rodríguez harshly criticized the measure, pointing out that it has “racist undertones” and is supported by anti-Cuban politicians within the U.S. government. The foreign minister emphasized that these restrictions harm contact between Cuban families and hinder the personal, academic, and cultural exchanges that have served as a bridge between the two peoples.
Among the countries with a full ban are Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, and Somalia , while the list of partial restrictions includes nations such as Laos, Sierra Leone, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela, in addition to Cuba. The decision is based on a report prepared by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other Cabinet officials, Trump explained.
Tensions between Cuba and the United States are escalating with this new measure, which once again jeopardizes the possibility of maintaining family and professional ties.
Cuba’s response makes it clear that these restrictions are not only a bureaucratic obstacle, but also a political barrier that hinders relations between the two countries.
Author: teleSUR – alr – YSM
