The United States announces new economic sanctions targeting Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel and members of his immediate family, as well as several members of the Castro family, according to multiple reports. The measures are described as part of Washington’s continued effort to increase pressure on Cuba’s communist-led government.
Several outlets say the list of sanctioned individuals also includes the son and a grandson of former President Raúl Castro. While Raúl Castro no longer holds an official position, sources cited in the reports describe him as remaining an influential power broker in Cuba’s political system.
One report, citing the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, says that anyone providing services to the listed entities faces the risk of being sanctioned themselves. The reports do not provide additional detail on the specific scope of the sanctions or the full set of measures, but they consistently portray the announcement as a further escalation in US-Cuba relations.
Overall, the coverage agrees that the sanctions focus on senior Cuban political figures, including Díaz-Canel and members linked to the Castro family.
