Trump signs executive order expanding sanctions on Cuban government and supporters
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 15:46 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
President Trump issued an executive order that widens U.S. sanctions against Cuba, targeting agents, officials, material supporters, and entities linked to the island’s security apparatus. The move is presented as pressure to address a humanitarian crisis in Havana. The order expands the scope of existing restrictions.
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