Trump advances his plan to suffocate the Cuban government and announces new sanctions
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, ordered on Friday the imposition of new sanctions aimed at suffocating the Cuban government, because it "continues to represent an extraordinary threat" to U.S. national security.
TL;DR
- Trump orders new sanctions to "suffocate" the Cuban government.
- Measures include sanctioning foreign banks working with Cuba.
- Stricter immigration rules are also being implemented.
- Sanctions will target individuals in energy and mining sectors.
- Individuals involved in "grave human rights abuses" will be sanctioned.
- The U.S. administration accuses Cuba of policies harmful to the U.S. and contrary to democratic values.
- The announcement follows Cuban protests against perceived U.S. aggression.
- Washington has already imposed an oil blockade on Cuba since January.