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UN: Trump Sanctions Endanger Cuban Children, Rubio Pledges $100M

6/9/2026

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The United Nations warned that President Donald Trump’s tightened sanctions on Cuba are harming children, linking them to infant mortality and lower childhood cancer survival.
The United Nations reported 20-hour blackouts limiting medical care and cutting medicines to 30% of needed levels.
U.S. State Department said sanctions exempt aid as Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a $100 million package for Cuba to be delivered outside channels, criticizing Cuba.

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The United Nations warned that President Donald Trump’s tightened sanctions on Cuba are harming children, linking them to infant mortality and lower childhood cancer survival.
The United Nations reported 20-hour blackouts limiting medical care and cutting medicines to 30% of needed levels.
U.S. State Department said sanctions exempt aid as Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a $100 million package for Cuba to be delivered outside channels, criticizing Cuba.