Toronto Company Stops Working on Cuba Mine Due to US Sanctions
The US put sanctions on a big Cuban business and a mining project. This is to pressure Cuba's government.
The US president said Cuba is next after a raid in Venezuela. The US stopped oil from going to Cuba.
Trump signed an order to increase sanctions on Cuba. Cuba's president did not like this.
The US targeted a big Cuban business and its leader. The US says this business controls a lot of Cuba's economy.
A US official said Cuba helps other countries spy on the US. Cuba says this is not true.
The US also sanctioned a nickel mine in Cuba. This mine is important for Cuba's money.
The US made it harder for people to travel to Cuba and send money. The US also stopped Cuban doctors from working abroad.
An expert said the US is targeting all of Cuba's main sources of money. This will hurt Cuba's economy.
A Canadian company, Sherritt, stopped working on the mine in Cuba. This is because of the US sanctions.
Sherritt is taking its employees out of Cuba. The company will still produce nickel and cobalt in Canada.
Sherritt said its work in Canada will not be affected. The company has enough materials to last a few months.
Cuba's government did not like the new sanctions. They said it was an act of aggression.
Cuba asked the international community to help. They said the US is trying to control Cuba.
The US wants Cuba to change its government and economy. The US also wants Cuba to pay for properties taken from US citizens.
Cuba said it will not change its government. Cuba said the US is hinting at military action.
A US official met with military leaders. They talked about the situation in Cuba.
The US official said the sanctions will continue. The US will not stop until Cuba makes changes.
The US said it will not stand by while Cuba's government threatens the US. The US will take action until Cuba makes reforms.
The sanctions came after a meeting at the Vatican. The Pope is concerned about the situation between the US and Cuba.
UN experts said the US sanctions are hurting Cuba. They said it is like starving Cuba of energy.