US ramps up Cuba sanctions and detentions of Americans returning from the island
The penalties target 10 state-owned firms and ICAP leaders as Washington expands enforcement against Americans who deal with Cuban government entities.
- The Treasury and State departments announced Thursday new sanctions against 10 state-owned Cuban mining, metal, and construction companies, alongside leadership of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples .
- Portraying Cuba as a grave national security threat, the Trump Administration released a State Department report last month accusing Havana of sponsoring left-wing, anti-American activism for six decades.
- Sanctions target ICAP president Fernando González Llort, first vice president Noemí Ramona Rabaza Fernández, and North America director Leima Martínez Freire, while restricting firms importing heavy industrial products and automotive parts.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents detained several Americans returning from Cuba last weekend after events marking Fidel Castro's birthday, seizing devices and warning of potential prosecution for sanctions violations.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the institute sponsors "a vast subversive network in the United States," while the island faces economic free fall with fuel shortages causing blackouts and crippling tourism.
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The US administration added nine organizations and three individuals to its sanctions list, alleging that they support the Cuban government and engage in "malicious activities" against the US.
On Thursday, the United States sanctioned three Cuban officials and nine state entities, including the Ministry of Construction.
On Thursday, the United States imposed new sanctions on Cuba by designating nine entities and three individuals by association to activities contrary to the country. Among the Cuban entities sanctioned today are the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) and the Ministry of Construction. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the subject and register.
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