United States announces sanctions to strangle the Cuban regime
The announcement comes the same day that in Havana thousands of people marched in front of the United States embassy to "defend the homeland" and denounce threats of military aggression
TL;DR
- New U.S. sanctions ordered by President Trump to "strangle" the Cuban regime.
- Sanctions target foreign banks working with Havana, immigration rules, and individuals in energy, mining, and human rights abuses.
- The U.S. administration accuses Cuba of policies harmful to the United States and contrary to democratic values.
- The announcement coincides with Cuban protests against U.S. aggression.
- Existing measures include the 1962 embargo and a January oil blockade.
- The U.S. desires regime change in Havana.