June 4, 2026

U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Cuban Leadership, Targeting President Díaz-Canel and Key Officials

The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife Lis Cuesta Peraza, and other officials, including Alejandro Castro Espín, as part of a strategy to pressure the Cuban government.
These sanctions freeze assets in the U.S. and threaten foreign entities that do business with the designated individuals, amid ongoing severe blackouts and food shortages in Cuba.
President Trump has indicated a willingness to pursue military action against Cuba, emphasizing the country's dire economic situation and the need for regime change.