Lianys Torres Rivera described the impact of US sanctions, including a de facto fuel blockade, as a 'war without bombs' that is causing infant mortality and preventable deaths to rise. ^[1] Lianys Torres Rivera, Cuba's top diplomat in Washington, stated on 2026-04-12 that the channel for dialogue between the US and Cuba is at a complete standstill with no negotiations possible. ^[2] Cuba's Ambassador to the United States, Lianys Torres Rivera, told Bloomberg on September 1 that the channel for dialogue between Cuba and the US is totally shut. ^[3] A US official described Cuba as a failed state that has been mismanaged for years, citing a ruling class in Havana that controls the island for its own gain. ^[4] Lianys Torres Rivera stated that Cuba is not a threat to the United States and wants a relationship of respect where shared priorities can be discussed. ^[5] Lianys Torres Rivera described the state of bilateral relations between Cuba and the US as 'war without bombs' because the sides cannot agree on a basic agenda. ^[6] Lianys Torres Rivera stated that due to US sanctions, some 34,000 women in Cuba are waiting for ultrasound exams. ^[7]