Cuba blasts US decision to ease sanctions

The Cuban government is criticizing the United States for its decision to ease sanctions on Havana and two other countries to allow exports of Internet services.



Cuba says the move is intended to destabilize the Communist-run island.



But Washington says the measure is meant to increase citizens\' access to online communication tools and boost free speech.



The Cuban foreign ministry says the authorities in Havana are concerned that the decision could lead to these Internet tools being used to subvert and destabilize the country.



It also says in a statement that the move shows that the US government is not interested in softening its policy or in developing normal relations with Cuba.