# US tightens Cuba blockade, confirming its ‘genocidal nature,’ ambassador to Russia says

https://mins.news/en/item/21168

- TASS, 2026-08-13 11:21 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2172377

> Cuban Ambassador to Russia Enrique Horta Gonzalez says the United States has intensified its blockade against Cuba in recent months, reinforcing what he calls the isolation’s genocidal character. He says the energy embargo has caused profound humanitarian suffering and that Cuba will meet the challenges with dignity and resilience.

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