U.S. sanctions Cuba’s president, others in latest move to pressure leaders

Naijaonpoint_ng | 05-06-2026 10:49am |

The United States has officially sanctioned Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel and four other individuals, as detailed in a recent filing on the U.S. Treasury Department's website. Among those sanctioned is Alejandro Castro Espín, the son of former President Raúl Castro. These measures are part of a broader strategy initiated by former President Donald Trump, who signed an executive order aimed at increasing pressure on the Cuban leadership. The sanctions are intended to address concerns regarding human rights violations and the suppression of dissent in Cuba.

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