Crackdown on Cuban Nickel: US Sanctions Target Elite Enrichment
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It's part of his campaign to suffocate the communist island economically
Marco Rubio says measures target actors involved in developing Cuba's military capabilities, exploiting mining sector
Washington, Sept. 17 (EFE).- The U.S. Department of State announced Thursday new sanctions against eight companies in Cuba, dedicated to the exploitation of minerals and military development, and three military officers who direct them. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement that those sanctioned are "four state companies [...] The U.S. entry imposes sanctions on companies in Cuba for the exploitation of minerals and military develop…
The Cuban government as a whole is sanctioned, as are all official or key business sectors, from intelligence services to tourism.
Crackdown on Cuban Nickel: US Sanctions Target Elite Enrichment
The United States has imposed sanctions on 11 Cuban entities tied to nickel reserves and military ventures, targeting enrichment of the elite. This move affects state-run and military enterprises and is criticized by Cuba’s top diplomat, Bruno Rodriguez, for exacerbating economic woes amid severe shortages on the island.
The United States Department of State announced new sanctions against eight mining and defense companies in Cuba.
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