“I hereby determine that extending these measures against Cuba for a year is in the national interest of the United States,” the White House website said.

In May, Trump threatened Cuba with the imposition of the “highest level” sanction if Havana does not stop the actions, which, according to the American leader, are aimed at undermining the Venezuelan Constitution.

In November 2018, the UN General Assembly voted for the 27th time to lift the U.S. blockade from Cuba.