Cuba's foreign minister says no negotiations despite "genocidal" blockade

Cuba's main diplomat said on Monday that there are no ongoing negotiations with the United States, nor plans for future negotiations, in the midst of a blockade that, according to Cuba, caused more than $8 billion in economic losses to the island in the past year. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the subject and register. Cuba reported record losses of $8 billion due to the U.S. embargo. Learn about the impact of sanctions on the island's energy and health. Havana, Sept. 7 (EFE).- The Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez, said Monday during a press conference in Havana that "there will be no humanitarian crisis in Cuba."The statement took place during the presentation of the report entitled 'Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba', where he also referred to the sanctions imposed on May 1 that affect Cuba's relations… The figure, 7 percent higher than the previous year's record, "does not include the damage of the energy fence" applied by Washington in the last seven months The cumulative impact exceeds $178.7 billion, which is equivalent to an increase of 4.7% over the last report. Cuba's financial losses from the US blockade over the year exceeded $8 billion, setting a new historical maximum, said Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla. The damage to Cuba from US sanctions between March 1, 2025 and February 28, 2026 amounted to $8.083 billion. This figure was 7% higher than the previous maximum value, RIA Novosti reports. 'The damage caused by the blockade between March 1, 2025 and February 28, 2026 is estimated …