Continued According to a report released on June 8, 2026 by the UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner, titled "US Sanctions Against Cuba Threaten Lives and Must Be Removed", the sanctions imposed by Washington have impeded "the work of humanitarian agencies, including those within the UN system, in providing essential aid and assistance."
The study also reveals that critical medical services are under severe strain, with figures showing a doubling of infant mortality and a drop in childhood cancer survival rates since the fuel restrictions were imposed.