Trump administration imposes fresh sanctions on Cuba

On August 20, 2026, the US imposed additional sanctions on Cuba, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio announcing penalties against Cuban individuals and entities as part of an escalating pressure campaign. The move drew social media criticism characterizing the sanctions as unsubstantiated.

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US imposes more sanctions on Cuba

stream:bsky-jetstreamother40d ago kagi ↗

More of the Trump style lies with no evidence. ​ Rubio is full of shit. Cuba has never before been reported to sponsor "a vast subversive network in the United States aimed at identifying, cultivating, and radicalizing subversives." Why have none of them ever been arrested? The U.S. imposed new Cuba-related sanctions on Thursday, ​designating nine entities and three individuals for alleged ‌malign