Fresh US Sanctions Target Cuba’s Military Ties to China and Russia
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is waging an unprecedented economic war on Cuba — and wants to make sure the island's communist leaders know it's going to get worse. "What we're trying to teach them is, there are no escape valves," Rubio told Axios. Why it matters: Cuba's economy is in a state of slow-motion collapse because of crushing U.S. sanctions and communist mismanagement of the island, which prides itself as the hemisphere's chief foe of the superpower 90 miles to its north. President...Secretary of State Marco Rubio is waging an unprecedented economic war on Cuba — and wants to make sure the island's communist leaders know it's going to get worse. "What we're trying to teach them is there are no escape valves," Rubio told Axios. Why it matters: Cuba's economy is in a state of slow-motion collapse because of crushing U.S. sanctions and communist mismanagement of the island, which prides itself as the hemisphere's chief foe of the superpower 90 miles to its north. President...
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Thu, 6 August 2026
6 reports- Bloomberg Politics17:40first to report
Donald Trump’s administration sanctioned eight more Cuban officials — including high-ranking military personnel working with US rivals — as it continues to turn the screws on the communist-run Caribbean island.
- The Hill19:25
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday sanctioned five Cuban entities and eight individuals with ties to Havana’s military procurement as the Trump administration ramps up efforts to rearrange the country’s communist government system. “The Cuban Communist regime is a state sponsor of terrorism that spies on America, arms violent left-wing radicals, spreads poisonous Marxist...
- Le Monde English19:59
The state-linked entities targeted by the new sanctions are alleged to aid in Cuban procurement of weapons from countries deemed to be US adversaries, including China and Russia. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on Cuba in recent months, cutting off vital fuel supplies and threatening to take over the island.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:32
'The Cuban Communist regime is a state sponsor of terrorism that spies on America,' says Secretary of State Rubio
- Al Jazeera English20:59
US says the five entities and eight individuals sanctioned help Cuba acquire military equipment from Russia and China.
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- aljazeera.com6 Aug, 20:59their copy
- dominicanrepublicpost.com21:57
Marco Rubio, the top diplomat for the United States, has announced sanctions against five Cuban companies and eight individuals accused of helping the island
Fri, 7 August 2026
5 reports- webindia123.com03:27
- Axios09:10edited after publishing
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is waging an unprecedented economic war on Cuba — and wants to make sure the island's communist leaders know it's going to get worse. "What we're trying to teach them is there are no escape valves," Rubio told Axios. Why it matters: Cuba's economy is in a state of slow-motion collapse because of crushing U.S. sanctions and communist mismanagement of the island, which prides itself as the hemisphere's chief foe of the superpower 90 miles to its north. President...
- cubaheadlines.com12:35
On Friday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio shared insights into the Trump administration's strategy to increase pressure on the Cuban regime during an ...
- cubaheadlines.com13:10
On Friday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a strong message, asserting that Washington will leave no escape routes for the Cuban regime in th...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:39
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says goal is to block every avenue Cuban government might use to evade sanctions
Sat, 8 August 2026
1 report- watoday.com.au19:30
For foreign enterprises hit by US sanctions in Cuba, there appears to be one clear solution: sell a stake to the Americans, possibly to friends of Donald Trump.
Wed, 12 August 2026
2 reports- en.apa.az02:55
Cuba will be on a path toward fundamental change by the end of US President Donald Trump's administration in January 2029, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said
- Le Figaro (France)19:30
DÉCRYPTAGE - Le ministre américain des Affaires étrangères, d’origine cubaine, règle en espagnol avec Delcy Rodriguez, la vice-présidente vénézuélienne, les affaires du pays.
Thu, 13 August 2026
1 report- Bloomberg Politics15:50
Ever since US Special Forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January and launched an attack on Iran the following month, Washington has been warning that Cuba will be next. Under a US-imposed economic blockade, the island has received almost no fuel in 2026.
Fri, 14 August 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post22:45
Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez’s tribute to Fidel Castro has drawn a blistering rebuke from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, highlighting the political tensions surrounding Caracas’ rapprochement with Washington even as China seeks to preserve its economic interests in the South American country. Rodriguez marked the centenary of the late Cuban leader’s birth this week by praising Castro as a figure who “transcends time” and invoking his commitment to sovereignty, social...
Sun, 16 August 2026
1 report- El País (Spain)04:00Cuba nunca fue “la próxima”: Estados Unidos apuesta por una asfixia lenta del castrismo para el 2029
Aunque Donald Trump ha amenazado con invadir Cuba, Marco Rubio siempre ha apostado por cercar económicamente al país
Thu, 20 August 2026
10 reports- mymotherlode.com18:25
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration is increasing pressure on Cuba by imposing more economic penalties on industries in the heavily sanctioned socialist country and broadening enforcement of laws that bar Americans who visit the island from dealings with government-owned or -affiliated businesses. The Treasury and State departments announced Thursday that they are leveling
- N1 Info (Croatia)19:31
Sjedinjene Američke Države uvele su u četvrtak nove sankcije Kubi, stavivši na crnu listu devet subjekata i tri pojedinca zbog navodnih zlonamjernih d
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- 24sata (Croatia)20 Aug, 19:44their copy
- tportal (Croatia)21 Aug, 02:32their copy
- The Hill19:38
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new sanctions Thursday against Cuban individuals and entities, part of the Trump administration’s escalating pressure campaign against the communist regime in Havana. The latest sanctions target leaders of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), which Rubio said exploits educational exchange with the goal of “identifying, cultivating,...
- Bloomberg Politics19:52
The US slapped more sanctions on Cuba, hitting the construction ministry, state mining, tourism and trading companies, and officials that run the communist government’s global outreach efforts.
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:58
SAD JE UVEO nove sankcije protiv devet kubanskih subjekata i tri osobe zbog optužbi za subverzivno djelovanje protiv američkih interesa.
- Al Jazeera English20:37
US economic restrictions have strained the island's already fragile economy, prompting blackouts and medical shortages.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:19
Washington targets 3 leaders of state organization, 9 Cuban entities accused of supporting Havana’s activities
- antiwar.com21:45edited after publishing
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Trump Administration Boost Sanctions on CubaThe Trump administration is increasing sanctions on Cuba, in the form of new economic penalties for Cuban industries as well as expanding enforcement of laws that bar Americans who visit the island from dealings with government-owned or -affiliated businesses. The penalties, which were announced Thu
- wohfradio.com21:45
The Trump administration is increasing pressure on Cuba by imposing more economic penalties on industries in the heavily sanctioned socialist country
- Die Zeit (Germany)23:09
Die US-Regierung erhöht erneut den Druck auf die kubanische Führung. Sanktioniert werden unter anderem ein Ministerium und mehrere Staatsunternehmen.
Fri, 21 August 2026
6 reports- salon.com00:33
Marco Rubio accused Cuban mining companies of sustaining “the regime’s repressive apparatus"
- BBC News World02:06
An international socialist institute and Cuba's construction ministry are subject to the latest US sanctions, Marco Rubio announces.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)03:16
Cubans already facing critical situation because of longstanding US embargo, says Bruno Rodriguez
- Le Figaro (France)06:13
Ces entités, principalement dans les secteurs minier et métallurgique, «soutiennent l’appareil répressif du régime en exerçant un contrôle sur des secteurs économiques clés», a indiqué le secrétaire d’État américain, Marco Rubio, dans un communiqué.
- webindia123.com08:58
- news4jax.com10:35
The United States has demanded that Cuba open up to private investment, and Cuba has passed sweeping reforms to encourage just that.
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- clickorlando.com21 Aug, 10:35their copy
Sun, 23 August 2026
1 report- El Pais English05:00
While Donald Trump has threatened to invade Cuba, Marco Rubio has always opted for an economic embargo against the country
Wed, 26 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:34
Miguel Diaz-Canel rejects claims country is on verge of collapse and accuses Trump administration of seeking to suffocate Cuba
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- cubaheadlines.com17:45
This Thursday, the United States State Department spotlighted an opinion piece by Republican Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis on their official X acco...
Tue, 1 September 2026
2 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:51
Meeting comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Havana following US operation in Venezuela
- Bloomberg Politics09:00
President Donald Trump’s administration is unwilling to discuss commerce, diplomacy or any other issue that might help relieve the suffering caused by US sanctions, Cuba’s leaders say, as infant mortality and preventable deaths rise.
Thu, 3 September 2026
5 reports- Bloomberg Politics17:30
The US added a fuel wholesaler, a development bank and a mining-services company to its Cuba blacklist, along with one of former President Raúl Castro’s grandsons, as it ramps up pressure on the communist-run island.
- El País (Spain)17:59
El Departamento del Tesoro castiga a Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis e incluye en su ‘lista negra’ al Banco Exterior de Cuba y empresas estratégicas del níquel y el petróleo
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:21
Sanctioned include Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis, grandson of former Cuban President Raul Castro
- freemalaysiatoday.com23:12
Under US pressure, Havana announced 176 measures that open the island to private investment in everything from banking to tourism and agriculture.
- sandiegouniontribune.com23:49
An expert said the sanctions announced Thursday aim to push Cuba’s critical machinery offline and exacerbate its energy crisis.
Fri, 4 September 2026
5 reports- El Mundo (Spain)00:04
Entre los sancionados figuran Fidel Ernesto Castro, nieto del ex presidente Raúl Castro, y la empresa estatal cubana de importación de suministros para la industria petrolera, conocida como Abapet Leer
- Al Jazeera English01:45
Cuba announces new pro-market reforms amid threats of military attack from the Trump administration.
- Die Zeit (Germany)09:45
Die USA verschärfen ihre Strafmaßnahmen gegen Kuba. Damit will die Regierung von Donald Trump offenbar die wirtschaftliche Öffnung des Landes verhindern.
- Times of India09:57
- ABC (Spain)17:09
Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis, uno de los nietos del dictador cubano Raúl Castro , fue incluido este jueves en la lista de sancionados del Departamento del Tesoro de Estados Unidos, junto al Banco Exterior de Cuba y cuatro empresas estatales pertenecientes a las industrias del petróleo y el níquel.Las sanciones implican el bloqueo de los bienes e intereses de los sancionados que se encuentren en Estados Unidos o bajo control de personas estadounidenses, así como la prohibición estricta para...
Sat, 5 September 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia02:44
Residents throughout Cuba have for months complained of rampant illnesses that cause several days of diarrhea, fever and body aches, leaving many bedridden.