President Trump Issues Executive Order Expanding Sanctions on Cuba
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 14:48 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The United States announced a new executive order widening economic sanctions against Cuba, though details about the specific individuals or entities affected were not immediately released. The move marks the latest escalation in U.S. policy toward the island nation.
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