The administration of President trump introduces new restrictions for American citizens travelling to Cuba. They will come into force on Wednesday, 5 June.
In particular, the ban will spread to a range of educational and leisure trips. According to the Ministry of Finance, the United States will abolish the so-called program of «cultural exchange» (People to People) — which thousands of American citizens used for visits to the island before in 2014 among States restored formal diplomatic relations. In addition, the authorities intend to prohibit the export to Cuba of aircraft and ships.
The white house said that the measures are a response to «destabilizing actions» of the state in the Western hemisphere — including the support of the government of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela.
«Cuba continues <…> to support the Communist regime in the region and to provide assistance to the opponents of the United States in countries such as Venezuela and Nicaragua. She stands in the way of democratic processes, incite riot and lawlessness, contributing to instability in those States. — commented on the decision of the Minister of Finance Steven Mnuchin — Our actions do not allow American dollars to be in the hands of the Cuban military and intelligence.»
