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Cuban Leader Blames U.S. Embargo, Calls Genocide; Castro Indicted

7/27/2026

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Cuba President Miguel Diaz-Canel accused the United States of genocide at a July 26, 2026 rally in Pinar del Rio.
He condemned the United States (U.S.) oil embargo imposed on January 29, 2026, saying it causes 20-hour blackouts and shortages of water, medicine and production.
In May, the United States indicted 95-year-old President Raul Castro on murder charges for the 1996 downing of two civilian planes.

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Cuba President Miguel Diaz-Canel accused the United States of genocide at a July 26, 2026 rally in Pinar del Rio.
He condemned the United States (U.S.) oil embargo imposed on January 29, 2026, saying it causes 20-hour blackouts and shortages of water, medicine and production.
In May, the United States indicted 95-year-old President Raul Castro on murder charges for the 1996 downing of two civilian planes.