Core Viewpoint - The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the recent seizure of an oil tanker by the U.S. military near Venezuela as an escalation of the economic war against Cuba, labeling it as "piracy" and "maritime terrorism" [1] Group 1: U.S. Actions - The U.S. military's seizure of the Venezuelan oil tanker is described as a violation of international law, specifically the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Convention on Suppressing Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Maritime Navigation [1] - This action is part of a series of U.S. attempts to disrupt Venezuela's trade of natural resources with other countries, aiming to cut off Venezuela's oil supply to Cuba [1] Group 2: Impact on Cuba - The U.S. actions have a direct negative impact on Cuba, exacerbating the "maximum pressure" and economic blockade policies imposed by the U.S., which severely disrupt Cuba's energy system and harm the daily lives of its citizens [1] - The statement from the Cuban government characterizes these actions as a manifestation of a "new Monroe Doctrine," violating the consensus to establish Latin America and the Caribbean as a "zone of peace" [1]
古巴谴责美军扣押油轮 斥美升级对古巴经济战
Yang Shi Xin Wen Ke Hu Duan·2025-12-12 19:35