Talk to Al JazeeraCuba’s deputy foreign minister says the island nation will resist US pressure as sanctions deepen, blackouts continue, and tensions escalate.Cuba is facing widespread blackouts as United States sanctions restrict fuel supplies, crippling the island’s energy system and economy.In this episode of Talk to Al Jazeera, Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal Ferreiro defends Cuba’s position, rejects US pressure, and warns of growing humanitarian consequences. She also responds to US President Donald Trump’s remarks suggesting Cuba could be targeted next after Iran.As tensions rise, Vidal insists that Cuba will resist while calling for dialogue, raising questions about how far this confrontation could go.Published On 29 Mar 2026
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SUN · 2026-03-29 · 19:06 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0329-42385
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Cuba is not alone, deputy FM says as US threats grow
In an interview on Al Jazeera published March 29, 2026, Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal Ferreiro stated that Cuba will resist growing pressure from the United States amid escalating tensions and deepening sanctions. The US sanctions are restricting fuel supplies, causing widespread blackouts and crippling Cuba's energy system and economy.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-29 · 19:06 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In an interview on Al Jazeera published March 29, 2026, Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal Ferreiro stated that Cuba will resist growing pressure from the United States amid escalating tensions and deepening sanctions. The US sanctions are restricting fuel supplies, causing widespread blackouts and crippling Cuba's energy system and economy. Vidal Ferreiro defended Cuba's position and rejected US pressure, warning of potential humanitarian consequences. She also responded to remarks made by the US President suggesting Cuba could be targeted, reiterating Cuba's resolve to resist while calling for dialogue.
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Cuba will resist US pressure as sanctions deepen.
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Cuba is facing widespread blackouts as United States sanctions restrict fuel supplies.
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Cuba will resist while calling for dialogue.
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US sanctions are crippling the island’s energy system and economy.
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Cuba could be targeted next after Iran.
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