Cuba slams new US sanctions against state-run firms

Cuba has strongly criticized the recent sanctions by the United States targeting five state-owned firms and a relative of former President Raul Castro, claiming the measures are designed to exacerbate economic hardships. The Cuban government argues that these sanctions are part of an ongoing campaign to undermine its economic stability and political sovereignty. This move comes amid a broader context of strained relations between the two countries, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical tensions and differing approaches to international trade and diplomacy.