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Pope Leo Urges US and Cuba to Pursue Dialogue Amid Rising Tensions

Pope Leo urged dialogue to prevent violence and suffering amid U.S. tariffs targeting Cuba's oil suppliers, with nearly 7,000 barrels daily shipped from Mexico, officials said.

  • The Vatican's Pope Leo said on Sunday he was deeply concerned about rising tensions between the United States and Cuba and joined Cuban bishops in urging sincere dialogue to avoid suffering for the Cuban people.
  • By threatening tariffs on suppliers, the U.S. escalated pressure as U.S. President Donald Trump said last week tariffs would target imports from countries that supply Cuba with oil to protect U.S. national security.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated on Saturday that he told reporters aboard Air Force One, `It doesn't have to be a humanitarian crisis` while calling for Cuba to negotiate.
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Trump's threat to impose tariffs on anyone who dared to export oil to the island nation was clearly directed at Mexico.

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diariodecuba.com broke the news in on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
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