US Sanctions Blocking Humanitarian Donations, Cuba Says

Cuba was unable to receive a recent shipment of medical supplies due to U.S. sanctions, according to an April 3 press release from Cuba’s ambassador to China. Cuba said a U.S. transport company hired to make the delivery on behalf of a donor rejected the shipment “at the last minute” due to “the economic, commercial, and financial blockade” against Cuba. Cuba said the shipment, organized by Chinese businessman Jack Ma, would have included a donation of ventilators, gloves and other personal protective equipment to combat the coronavirus. The White House did not comment.