US Sanctions Cuban President Díaz-Canel and Castro Family Members
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- •The US sanctioned Cuban President Díaz-Canel, his family members, and relatives of the Castro family, including Raul Castro's son and grandson.
- •The Trump administration ordered an energy blockade that cut off fuel shipments to Cuba after ousting Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro in January, according to PBS NewsHour.
- •Trump has threatened military action against Cuba and has discussed taking the country over, according to France24.
- •The sanctions are part of a broader pressure campaign that includes expanded executive orders targeting the island's economy.
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Flash: U.S. imposes sanctions on Cuban president in latest pressure campaign
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US sanctions Cuban president and Castro relatives in latest pressure campaign
France24
US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Castro family members
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U.S. sanctions Cuban President Díaz-Canel in latest move pressuring island's lea...
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