U.S. sanctions Cuban President Díaz-Canel in latest move pressuring island's leadership
Summary
The U.S. government has added Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife, and three others to its sanctions list. These measures follow expanded sanctions introduced by President Donald Trump targeting Cuba's leadership and economy.Key Facts
- The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and five others.
- The sanctions include Díaz-Canel’s wife and Alejandro Castro Espín, son of former Cuban President Raúl Castro.
- Alejandro Castro Espín was an advisor to Cuba's Defense and National Security Commission.
- Sanctions expanded after President Donald Trump issued an executive order targeting Cuba.
- The U.S. has threatened military action and imposed an energy blockade cutting fuel shipments to Cuba.
- These actions have contributed to blackouts, food shortages, and economic problems in Cuba.
- The U.S. also filed criminal charges against Raúl Castro, Cuba's former leader.
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