US sanctions Cuban president, ‘regime-controlled’ luxury hotels
Summary
The US State Department has imposed visa restrictions on senior Cuban officials, including President Miguel Diaz-Canel, due to their involvement in suppressing antigovernment protests. The department also added Cuba's Torre K hotel and other properties to a list of prohibited places for US businesses to engage with, to prevent US money from supporting the Cuban government.Key Facts
- The US imposed visa restrictions on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and senior officials.
- Sanctions target Cuban leaders for their actions during antigovernment protests.
- The Torre K hotel in Havana was added to a restricted list to prevent US financial support.
- Ten other Cuban properties were similarly restricted by the US.
- Protests in July 2021 led to one death and injuries, with thousands detained.
- Over 700 protesters remain imprisoned, according to the US State Department.
- Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez criticized the US sanctions.
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