The U.S. political class is trapped in a visceral hatred of a free and sovereign nation, the Bolivarian diplomacy stated.

On Tuesday, Venezuela categorically rejected a a new National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) signed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which seeks to tighten sanctions against Cuba.

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In an official statement, Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry said the measure deepens the criminal economic, financial and commercial blockade that, for more than six decades, has tried unsuccessfully to subdue a dignified and sovereign people.

“This outdated, inhumane policy, in violation of international law, has been one of the most evident historical failures of U.S. foreign policy,” the Bolivarian government emphasized, adding that the latest move stems from the interests of a “complex-ridden political class trapped in its visceral hatred against a free and sovereign nation like Cuba.”

“Once again, Washington places itself outside the bounds of international consensus, which year after year — with an overwhelming majority at the United Nations General Assembly — demands the immediate and unconditional lifting of the blockade,” the Venezuelan government said, reaffirming its solidarity with Cuba, a country that “will surely resist with dignity, creativity and courage.”

On Monday, Trump signed a national security memorandum to toughen U.S. policy toward Cuba and restrict certain financial and travel transactions.

This document “puts an end to economic practices that disproportionately benefit the Cuban government, armed forces, intelligence agencies or security services.” To that end, the U.S. will prohibit direct or indirect financial transactions with entities controlled by the Cuban military, including the Business Administration Group (GAESA) and its affiliates.

The Trump administration also plans to enforce the ban on U.S. tourism to Cuba through regular audits and by requiring that records of all travel-related transactions be maintained for at least five years.

The measures, which are set to begin taking effect within the next 30 days, reinforce the ongoing economic blockade against Cuba and oppose international efforts — including those at the United Nations — calling for its termination.

With this national security memorandum, the White House reversed actions taken by President Joe Biden’s administration, which had eased pressure on Cuba by rolling back some of the restrictions imposed by Trump during his first term (2017–2021).

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Source: EFE – FM

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