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U.S. Accuses Cuba of Diplomatic Obstruction Amid Tensions

2/2/2026

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The United States accused Cuba of obstructing diplomacy by U.S. Charge d'Affaires Mike Hammer after Cubans jeered him during meetings.
The State Department condemned the actions as "failed intimidation tactics" and demanded an end to interference.
U.S. President Donald Trump labeled Cuba a national security threat and threatened tariffs on oil deliveries to the island.
Hammer reported harassment and obscenities.
The Cuban government said he incited unrest.

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The United States accused Cuba of obstructing diplomacy by U.S. Charge d'Affaires Mike Hammer after Cubans jeered him during meetings.
The State Department condemned the actions as "failed intimidation tactics" and demanded an end to interference.
U.S. President Donald Trump labeled Cuba a national security threat and threatened tariffs on oil deliveries to the island.
Hammer reported harassment and obscenities.
The Cuban government said he incited unrest.