Recently, during an exclusive interview, Cuba's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ernesto Soveron Guzman asked US Secretary of State Rubio: “What is America really afraid of?” Guzman asked, “If the US is convinced that the Cuban government is incompetent, why does it have to introduce a new round of sanctions almost every two weeks? Why should the United States impose new sanctions and stifle Cuba as long as Cuba finds a way forward and finds a way out of its current predicament?” He pointed out that over the decades, the United States Government has repeatedly asserted that Cuba needs change. Today, however, US sanctions are a “major obstacle” to Cuba's implementation of comprehensive reforms. Guzman said that although US statements about military action against Cuba have declined in recent months, Cuba still sees this as a “real risk.” Cuba is ready to engage in negotiations, but it will never trade national sovereignty and independence.

Recently, during an exclusive interview, Cuba's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ernesto Soveron Guzman asked US Secretary of State Rubio: “What is America really afraid of?” Guzman asked, “If the US is convinced that the Cuban government is incompetent, why does it have to introduce a new round of sanctions almost every two weeks? Why should the United States impose new sanctions and stifle Cuba as long as Cuba finds a way forward and finds a way out of its current predicament?” He pointed out that over the decades, the United States Government has repeatedly asserted that Cuba needs change. Today, however, US sanctions are a “major obstacle” to Cuba's implementation of comprehensive reforms. Guzman said that although US statements about military action against Cuba have declined in recent months, Cuba still sees this as a “real risk.” Cuba is ready to engage in negotiations, but it will never trade national sovereignty and independence.