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US sanctions Cuba's Beijing military representative over China procurement

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The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuba's senior military representative in Beijing, Waldo Perez Cortes, and several other Cuban nationals and entities. These measures are a response to accusations that they procured military equipment from China and Russia for Cuba's armed forces. The US Treasury Department added these individuals and entities to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list, aiming to restrict their access to the US financial system. AI

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US sanctions Cuba's Beijing military representative over China procurement

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Teresa Elena Frontado ·

    US sanctions Cuba’s military representative in Beijing over China procurement

    The United States sanctioned Cuba’s senior military representative in Beijing on Thursday, accusing him of helping procure military-related equipment from China for the island’s armed forces. Waldo Perez Cortes, Cuba’s military, naval and air attache in Beijing, was among six Cub…

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