US revises policy on Cuba to “promote” change in the country – News

WASHINGTON, July 14 (EFE) – The White House said Wednesday that it will continue to “reconsider” its policy on Cuba and that any change is aimed at “promoting the Caribbean government’s change of behavior.” The target was unprecedented protests last Sunday.

“We continue to review our policy on Cuba and analyze its impact on the political and economic well-being of the Cuban people,” White House spokeswoman Jen Zhaki told a news conference.

“There is no doubt that the demonstrations over the weekend and what happened in the last few days are significant events (…),” he said, adding that they would “obviously have an impact” on the US decision. How to proceed “.

Almost six months after coming to power, US President Joe Biden’s government has yet to deliver on its electoral promise of a “return” to the melting process of relations with Cuba, launched by former President Barack Obama (2009-2017). He.

Zaki recalled that the changes that encouraged former President Donald Trump (2017-2021) to reverse the meltdown were “significant” and that the White House was constantly examining which policy was best for promoting “democracy and human rights” on the island.

“We want to do this through the prism of what will directly help the Cuban people and, if possible (the Cuban government)’s role in promoting change of behavior,” the spokesman said.

In April, Zaki announced that changing policy toward Cuba was not a priority for Biden, and in June condemned the US embargo on the island and called for an annual UN resolution. By voting against the resolution it showed that he had no intention of canceling Trump’s actions. Just like they did during Obama’s tenure.

Commenting on the current situation on the island, the spokesman again called for the “speedy release of peaceful protesters who have been unjustly detained.”

“Protests in Cuba have almost come to a complete standstill due to the regime’s violent repression and retaliation against Cubans who have exercised their fundamental and universal rights. This is unacceptable,” Zaki stressed.