Caricom Summit In Saint Kitts Addresses U.S. Policy On Cuba

The recent CARICOM summit held in Saint Kitts and Nevis has become a focal point for Caribbean leaders to address the escalating tensions surrounding U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Cuba and Venezuela. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the summit, where he aimed to discuss concerns about Cuba's deteriorating situation following the U.S. military's intervention in Venezuela that led to the ousting of President Nicolás Maduro. The summit's host, Prime Minister Terrance Drew, emphasized the humanitarian crisis in Cuba, stating, "A destabilized Cuba will destabilize all of us," highlighting the interconnectedness of regional stability. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness echoed this sentiment, warning that "humanitarian suffering serves no one" and advocating for constructive dialogue between the U.S. and Cuba to foster stability and reform. This comes as Cuba faces severe economic challenges, exacerbated by the cessation of oil shipments from Venezuela, leading to fuel shortages and blackouts.