Cuban Foreign Minister Rodríguez has criticized U.S. Secretary of State Rubio's assertion that "Cuba is not under an oil embargo," labeling it a "lie." Rodríguez highlighted that U.S. President Trump signed an executive order on January 29 threatening tariffs on imports from countries supplying oil to Cuba, which has led to a significant reduction in fuel shipments to the island. He further noted that a new executive order on May 1 expanded sanctions against Cuba, exacerbating the situation.