Belize Calls for End to US Embargo on Cuba Amid ICC Scrutiny
What happened
During its UN General Assembly address, Prime Minister John Briceño renewed calls for international action regarding the crises in Haiti and Cuba. Briceño specifically addressed the economic blockade against Cuba, stating that the restrictions on fuel have severely damaged the Cuban economy. He called for the immediate lifting of the blockade and Cuba’s removal from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
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Why it matters
The statements underscore the international pressure regarding the economic policies affecting Cuba. Briceño stated that the economic blockade, combined with fuel restrictions, has caused severe damage to the Cuban economy. This situation is occurring while the International Criminal Court faces international scrutiny regarding charges of war crimes and genocide.
Diplomatic shifts involving Cuba and Venezuela, including T&T's foreign policy alignment, US actions regarding the ICC, and UN mandate extensions.
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Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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The continued economic blockade and associated fuel restrictions could continue to damage the Cuban economy.
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The entities involved
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Cuba
sovereign state situated on an island in the Caribbean Sea
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International Criminal Court
intergovernmental organization and international tribunal
Related events
- Cuba used the UN Security Council to warn against the use of hunger as a weapon due to US economic restrictions.
- The US issued sanctions and maintained its comprehensive economic embargo on Cuba, while political figures discussed the island's future.
- The US embargo is reported to be severely strangling the Cuban economy.
- Ben Rhodes argues that the U.S. embargo is the primary obstacle to economic change in Cuba, leveraging his experience as advisor to President Obama.
- Cuban government faced criticism over its stance on the embargo and defense proposals from Spanish politicians.