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Cuba Slams US Venezuela Terror Label as 'Politically Motivated' Act

Cuba has strongly rejected the US government's decision to label Venezuela a "foreign terrorist organization." Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez called the move a politically motivated act that weakens international counter-terrorism efforts. He warned that this escalation could have serious consequences for peace and stability in Latin America. The criticism comes alongside new US sanctions targeting Venezuela's crucial oil industry.

Key Points: Cuba Rejects US Venezuela Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation

  • Cuba condemns the US designation as a manipulation of terrorism for political goals
  • The move is seen as an escalation of aggression with unpredictable regional consequences
  • Cuba pledges full solidarity with the Venezuelan people and government
  • New US sanctions also target six tankers and companies in Venezuela's oil sector
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Cuba refutes US designation of Venezuela as 'foreign terrorist organization'

Cuban FM Bruno Rodriguez denounces US move to label Venezuela a "foreign terrorist organization" as a politically motivated act that threatens regional stability.

"It is a new arbitrary, fraudulent, unilateral and politically motivated act. - Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla"

Havana, Dec 21

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla said that the US government's designation of the legitimate government of Venezuela as a "foreign terrorist organization" is a politically motivated act.

"It is a new arbitrary, fraudulent, unilateral and politically motivated act. It shows, once again, the lack of credibility of these decisions and the manipulation of terrorism as a political weapon, which also weaken international efforts against that scourge," Rodriguez said on X.

Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump announced the designation of Venezuela as a "foreign terrorist organization."

Rodriguez said the United States intends to impose an international isolation, increase pressure, escalate on an aggression that would have unpredictable consequences for peace, security and stability in Latin America and the Caribbean, Xinhua news agency reported.

He also emphasised Cuba's all-out solidarity and support for the people and government of Venezuela in the face of "this infamous barbarism."

Meanwhile, the US Treasury Department last Thursday announced sanctions on six additional tankers -- White Crane, Kiara M, H Constance, Lattafa, Tamia and Monique -- and six shipping companies it said transported Venezuelan crude oil in recent months.

The Treasury Department said the sanctions are designed to attack Venezuela’s oil sector, which they claim "continues to fund Maduro’s illegitimate regime." The measures were part of a larger package that also sanctioned three Maduro family members and a business associate of the Venezuelan president.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting to see Cuba taking this strong stance. The timing of this designation, right before the holidays, feels very political. It seems more about pressure tactics than genuine security concerns.
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Priya S
As an Indian, I'm concerned about the precedent this sets. If a powerful country can unilaterally label another government 'terrorist', where does it end? This undermines international law. The focus should be on dialogue, not sanctions that hurt ordinary Venezuelans.
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Rohit P
The part about targeting oil tankers is key. It's an economic blockade disguised as a security measure. Reminds me of how countries use trade as a weapon. India should be careful of such extraterritorial sanctions affecting our energy security.
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Vikram M
While I understand Cuba's solidarity, we must also acknowledge the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. The situation is complex. The international community's goal should be the welfare of the people, not picking sides in a geopolitical tussle.
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Karthik V
"Manipulation of terrorism as a political weapon" – that phrase hits hard. We've seen this playbook before. It devalues the real fight against terrorism when the term is used so loosely for regime change. Latin America deserves stability, not more instability.

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