Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez strongly condemned the extension of the US embargo against the island nation until 2027, labeling the policy “genocidal.” The economic sanctions originally began in 1960 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower and were significantly expanded by President John F. Kennedy in 1962. This extension continues decades of economic pressure on Cuba, impacting its development and citizens’ livelihoods. Havana views the embargo as a major obstacle to its economic progress and international trade. The Cuban government consistently calls for the complete lifting of the sanctions. This latest condemnation underscores the ongoing strained relationship between the two countries and Cuba’s unwavering opposition to the US policy. The news was reported by TalCual.