The Congressional Black Caucus criticized the U.S. administration for its severe policies, which have led to a grave situation for the Cuban people.

Yvette D. Clarke, chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, sent a letter on Friday, May 22, 2026, requesting that both President Trump and Secretary Marco Rubio end the oil blockades imposed on Cuba due to the intensifying humanitarian crisis on the island.

Through the letter, the Congressional Black Caucus urged the Trump Administration to reduce economic pressure on the island, which has caused a spike in infant mortality rates, the threat of famine, and worsening living conditions for innocent Cuban citizens.

“Under the oil blockade and the tightening of sanctions imposed by the government, Cubans are dying,” the chairwoman emphasized.

“The New York Times has reported that, as a result of the sanctions, the infant mortality rate in Cuba has more than doubled since 2018,” she added.

Furthermore, “food shortages mean there are more underweight pregnant mothers and newborns, and all too many Cuban children are failing to leave the hospital and return home with their families,” she stressed.

The Congressional Black Caucus, which has long advocated for the United States to lead the global stage in supporting peace and justice, criticized the administration for its harsh policies that have resulted in a dire situation for the Cuban population.

“Enough is enough. The Congressional Black Caucus will not stand by and allow this administration to continue this barbaric policy that generates unimaginable human suffering in Cuba,” Chairwoman Clarke continued.

“We demand that you end the oil blockade, lift the sanctions against Cuba, and allow the Cuban people access to the most basic resources they need to subsist on the island,” she added.

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