Cuba told the UN Security Council on 25 August that US sanctions are driving hunger on the island. It cited new US measures affecting nine Cuban state firms in mining, metals, construction and trade, and said UN data show food production down 60% and infant mortality rising.
WHO:
Cuba
WHAT:
Cuba told the UN Security Council that US sanctions are driving hunger in Cuba.
WHEN:
Aug 25, 2026
WHERE:
United Nations Security Council, Cuba
WHY:
Cuba said new US measures affecting nine Cuban state firms are worsening hunger and humanitarian conditions.
