Washington (HRNW) – The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife, and several other individuals in the latest move by the Trump administration to increase pressure on Cuba’s leadership.
According to the U.S. Treasury Department, the sanctions target President Díaz-Canel, his wife, Lis Cuesta Peraza, and members of the Castro family, including Alejandro Castro Espín, son of former Cuban President Raúl Castro, and his son Raúl Alejandro Castro Calis.
The measures are part of a broader U.S. policy aimed at intensifying economic and political pressure on the Cuban government. The sanctions follow an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that expanded restrictions on the Caribbean island nation.
According to reports, the Trump administration has adopted a tougher stance toward Cuba in recent months, including additional sanctions against Cuban officials and institutions. The latest action also targets entities associated with Cuba’s security and defense sectors.
Cuban officials have criticized the sanctions, describing them as interventionist measures, while Washington says the actions are intended to increase pressure on Cuba’s leadership and policies.
The new sanctions are expected to further increase tensions between the United States and Cuba amid ongoing political and economic challenges facing the island nation.
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