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Marco Rubio announces new sanctions on Cuba's military-industrial enterprise

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Senator Marco Rubio announced new sanctions on Thursday targeting Cuba's military-industrial enterprise, GAESA, its leader Ania Guillermina Lastres Morera, and the state-owned mining company MOA Nickel SA. These sanctions, imposed under a May 1 executive order, are part of the Trump administration's broader strategy to pressure the Cuban regime. Rubio stated the sanctions aim to hold accountable those supporting the regime and its repressive actions, with further designations anticipated. AI

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Marc Caputo ·

    Rubio announces new Cuba sanctions

    <p>Secretary of State <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/18/marco-rubio-cuba-secret-talks" target="_blank">Marco Rubio</a> announced new sanctions Thursday on Cuba's military-industrial enterprise, its leader and a state-owned natural resources company.</p><p><strong>Why it m…

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