widthThe United States has imposed further sanctions on protests criticizing the Cuban government. The U.S. government added Oscar Callejas Valcarce, the head of the Cuban police force, and his deputy Eddy Sierra Arias to the black sanctions list on Friday.President Joe Biden The threat said, “If there are no drastic changes in Cuba,” further punitive measures will be taken.
The Washington government accused the two Cuban police representatives of “serious violations of human rights.” According to activists, the Caribbean authorities suppressed the demonstrators two weeks ago. A 36-year-old man was killed in a demonstration on the outskirts of Havana and more than one hundred people were arrested.
Severe economic crisis triggered protests
The United States immediately severely criticized the actions of the authorities. Last week, the Washington government imposed sanctions on senior government officials, state organizations and companies. However, it is believed that the consequences are not particularly far-reaching. For example, the entire Cuban Ministry of the Interior was previously on the US sanctions list.
The tax official responsible for sanctions against Andrea Gacki said: “The measures taken today are aimed at making those responsible for suppressing the Cuban people’s demands for freedom and human rights accountable.” Human rights people”.
From July 11th to 12th, thousands of people took to the streets of socialist-ruled Cuba. In 40 cities, demonstrators expressed dissatisfaction with the worst economic crisis in 30 years and related power and food shortages. Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, Cuba has also experienced severe drug shortages.
