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US sanctions Cuba's oil giant amid deepening China-Cuba ties

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The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuba's state-owned oil and gas company, Union Cuba-Petroleo (CUPET). This action, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, aims to increase pressure on Cuba's government. The sanctions block CUPET's assets under US jurisdiction and warn foreign entities against engaging in transactions with the company. This development occurred shortly after high-level discussions between Chinese and Cuban Communist Party officials regarding bilateral cooperation and shared future initiatives. AI

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US sanctions Cuba's oil giant amid deepening China-Cuba ties

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

    US targets Cuba oil giant as China and Havana deepen party ties

    The Trump administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on Cuba’s state-owned oil and gas company, escalating pressure on Havana’s communist government and targeting a sector central to the island’s worsening energy crisis. The move came hours after senior Chinese and Cuban offici…

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