Wire›2026 05 02›Trump Expands Us Sanctions On Cuban Government And Affiliates

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Trump expands US sanctions on Cuban government and affiliates

<p>US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday broadening US sanctions against the Cuban government, two White House officials told <em>Reuters</em>, as he seeks to put more pressure on Havana after ousting Venezuela’s leader.</p> <p>The fresh sanctions target p

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Trump expands US sanctions on Cuban government and affiliates<p>US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday broadening US sanctions against the Cuban government, two White House officials told <em>Reuters</em>, as he seeks to put more pressure on Havana after ousting Venezuela’s leader.</p> <p>The fresh sanctions target p
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