Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez dismissed a White House statement criticizing Havana as "superficial and misinformed," posting his response on social media. His comments came shortly after news that former President Raul Castro was indicted in the United States on murder charges, though Rodriguez did not mention the indictment. The White House release coincided with the May 20 anniversary of the end of a four-year U.S. occupation of Cuba in 1902.
Cuba's Foreign Minister Calls White House Critique 'Misinformed' After Castro Indictment
FILE PHOTO: Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez speaks during a press conference in Havana, Cuba, October 22, 2025. REUTERS/Norlys Perez/File Photo
Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Wednesday rejected a White House statement criticizing the island's communist government, calling it "superficial and misinformed." Rodriguez posted his response on social media but did not directly address a recent U.S. indictment of former President Raul Castro on murder charges.
The remarks came shortly after news of the indictment, which U.S. officials described as a notable escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against Havana. Rodriguez's brief public rebuke focused on the tone and accuracy of the White House message rather than on the legal action announced in the United States.
The White House statement was released on May 20, the anniversary of the end of a four-year U.S. military occupation of Cuba in 1902 — an event that followed centuries of Spanish colonial rule. The timing drew attention in Havana, where historical milestones are often invoked in discussions of sovereignty and U.S.-Cuban relations.
Context: The exchange highlights rising tensions between the United States and Cuba amid renewed diplomatic and legal pressure. Rodriguez's remarks were limited in scope but underscore Havana's sensitivity to external criticism.
Reporting credit: Anett Rios; Writing: Natalia Siniawski; Editing: Daina Beth Solomon.
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