US Announces Sanctions Against Cuban Ministers and Intelligence Service
In early May, Trump had already approved a new package of sanctions against Havana. Washington asserts that the island poses a threat to its national security.
TL;DR
- US announces sanctions against 11 Cuban officials and 3 government organizations.
- Sanctioned individuals include ministers, military brass, and intelligence service heads.
- Measures prohibit economic relations with US counterparts.
- Sanctions aim to restrict the Cuban regime's ability to suppress its people.
- Cuba is experiencing its most severe energy crisis due to a US oil embargo.
- US previously approved sanctions in May, citing national security threats.
- CIA Director met with Cuban officials amidst bilateral tensions.
- US offered $100 million in aid, contingent on Catholic Church distribution.
- Cuba reportedly acquired over 300 military drones and is assessing scenarios near Guantanamo.