U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Cuba

The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on Cuba, targeting various companies and officials. The sanctions, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, aim to pressure the Cuban government and limit its influence. Nine state-owned companies, including those in the mining, metal, and construction sectors, as well as three officials and the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), have been targeted. The U.S. accuses these entities of supporting the Cuban regime's repressive apparatus and promoting 'marxism'. Cuba's Foreign Minister has criticized the sanctions, stating they hinder basic services and are part of a 'failed obsession' against Cuba.