U.N. Condemns U.S. Measures Halting Oil Deliveries to Cuba

The U.N. human rights chief condemned U.S. measures halting oil deliveries to Cuba, citing the disruption to the island nation as a human rights violation. The U.S. actions, implemented after seizing Venezuela's oil industry last month, have crippled Cuba's economy, which relies heavily on oil for electricity. A U.N. spokeswoman highlighted the socio-economic crisis in Cuba, exacerbated by the U.S. embargo, extreme weather, and restricted oil shipments. The U.N. urged all states to lift measures impeding oil deliveries, emphasizing that policy goals cannot justify human rights violations. This condemnation underscores tensions between the U.N. and the U.S. regarding human rights and international law, despite recent indications of improved relations.

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