Cuba’s Ambassador in Chile Warns of New U.S. Measures: «A Very Dangerous Precedent for the Entire World»

Original article: Embajador de Cuba en Chile alerta por nuevas medidas de EE. UU. : “Es un precedente muy peligroso para todo el mundo” The Cuban Ambassador to Chile, Óscar Cornelio Oliva, issued a stern warning regarding the new measures imposed by the United States (U.

S. ) on May 1, labeling them a turning point not only for the island but for global order. «This sets a very dangerous precedent not just for Cuba, but for the entire world,» the diplomat stated, while detailing how the administration of Donald Trump has escalated its hostility towards the Cuban people.

In an interview with El Ciudadano’s director, Javier Pineda Olcay, Oliva criticized the provisions announced by Washington, asserting that they represent a «qualitative expansion» of the already aggressive economic, commercial, and financial blockade that has affected the island for over six decades. «Malicious Creativity» to «Suffocate and Strangle» Cuba According to the ambassador, this new assault, which adds to an executive order issued on January 29, 2026, against fuel supply, showcases a «malicious creativity» among U. S.

officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio. «Just when it seemed the blockade was total and absolute, a new measure appears. It is a malicious creativity that seeks to find every loophole and gap Cuba might use to suffocate and strangle the country,» he emphasized.

U. S. Sanctions Against Third Countries and a «Qualitative Expansion of the Blockade» The May 1 order, he explained, not only reinforces direct sanctions but also imposes secondary sanctions against third countries, jeopardizing the sovereignty of nations to freely decide whom to trade with.

«This is an executive order that aims for a qualitative expansion of the blockade,» he argued. «Many countries will not risk their own national economies due to the control the United States exerts over international finances, potentially leading several companies that have participated in the Cuban sovereign system for many years to now seek to avoid such sanctions,» he noted. The ambassador was adamant that this measure constitutes a «new assault on international law.

» «Not only is it illegal from Cuba’s perspective, but it is also illegal from the point of view of the entire world, where the freedom of trade and other liberal principles from centuries past will be affected,» he said. In this context, he warned that if the United States applies this mechanism against Cuba, it could do so against any country that does not align with its interests, turning the island into a «laboratory for violations of international law. » Among the most vulnerable sectors to this escalation, Oliva mentioned mining and energy.

He explained that foreign investments in nickel and cobalt extraction, as well as maintenance contracts for thermoelectric plants with European technology, could be severely impacted because parent companies would not be able to send spare parts or provide services without risking Washington’s retaliation. Cuban Ambassador: «We Don’t Want War, But We Are Prepared to Win It» Despite the grim outlook, the ambassador emphasized that Cuba is not remaining passive. In response to the energy squeeze, the country has accelerated its transition to renewable sources, with the installation of photovoltaic parks and storage batteries.

He also expressed gratitude for a Russian tanker that temporarily alleviated the crisis, though he insisted that this is insufficient to counter the blockade. Finally, Cornelio Oliva reaffirmed Havana’s commitment to respectful and unconditional dialogue, but made it clear that Cuba is preparing to defend its sovereignty. «We do not want war, but we are preparing to win it if necessary,» he cautioned, reminding that more than 5 million people took to the streets on May 1 in support of the Revolution, demonstrating that any aggression would face a united nation ready to resist «street by street, hectare by hectare.