The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on five Cuban entities and eight individuals accused of helping procure weapons and military equipment from Russia and China for Cuba's armed forces.
According to the report, the sanctions target companies and officials linked to the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces and GAESA, the military-controlled conglomerate that oversees a significant portion of Cuba's economy.
The report said the measures were implemented under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in May 2026, which authorises broad sanctions against Cuba on national security grounds.
Under the sanctions, all property and financial assets of the designated individuals and organisations that fall under U.S. jurisdiction are frozen, and American citizens and businesses are prohibited from conducting transactions with them.
According to the report, the latest measures represent another escalation in Washington's campaign against Cuba's military-run economy, with the administration stating it intends to continue using economic pressure to address security concerns and encourage political and economic reforms on the island.
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