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US imposes new sanctions on Cuban president and Castro family members

The United States announced fresh economic sanctions on Cuba’s president Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife and stepson, and members of the Castro family.
The Treasury Department’s actions also target the ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces and related entities.
Treasury Secretary Marco Rubio said sanctions target the network that funds Cuba’s operations and warned banks and companies about risk of sanctions.
The sanctions also follow a 2025 move restricting visas for Díaz-Canel and other high-ranking Cuban officials.
Trump has signalled that Cuba could be next after Venezuela to come under US pressure, according to the report.
The new measures reflect Washington’s ongoing pressure on Cuba amid a long-standing embargo.
The Treasury’s actions targeted entities include the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples and Amistur Cuba.
Officials urged foreign banks and companies to freeze activities with sanctioned actors to avoid sanctions.
The sanctions target the network enabling Cuba’s subversive and radical operations.
The latest actions were announced as part of Washington’s broader Cuba policy amid diplomacy with Havana.

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