Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez has publicly reaffirmed his nation’s vigorous and systematic campaign against narcotics trafficking, while simultaneously leveling criticism at the United States for allegedly undermining bilateral cooperation. Through a statement on the social media platform X, Rodriguez detailed Cuba’s comprehensive governmental strategy designed to combat drug-related crimes through multi-faceted approaches. The minister highlighted that Cuba has entered into numerous intergovernmental agreements, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to fulfilling both these bilateral pacts and its obligations under international multilateral frameworks. Rodriguez specifically noted that such cooperative instruments include partnerships with various regional nations, explicitly mentioning the United States. However, he expressed profound regret, accusing the US—which he identified as the primary source of drugs reaching Cuban shores—of making a deliberate decision to halt and obstruct this crucial collaboration and the associated bilateral exchanges on narcotics control. This declaration underscores a significant diplomatic friction point between the two nations concerning a shared regional security challenge.
