US Supreme Court OKs ExxonMobil lawsuit over Castro-era property seizure
Key takeaways
- The US Supreme Court made it easier for US companies to seek compensation from Cuba’s government for assets seized decades ago.
- The 6-3 decision on Tuesday was the second in as many months in favour of US owners of Cuban property that was confiscated by the Communist government more than 65 years ago.
- The outcome in the two cases could be an additional lever for the administration of US President Donald Trump to exert pressure on Cuba, which is already being squeezed by a US oil embargo.
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The US Supreme Court made it easier for US companies to seek compensation from Cuba’s government for assets seized decades ago.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo The United States Supreme Court has ruled that Exxon Mobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in US courts over property on the island nation that was seized after Fidel Castro took power [File: Adalberto Roque/AFP]By AP and Reuters Published On 23 Jun 202623 Jun 2026The United States Supreme Court has ruled that ExxonMobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in US courts over property on the island nation that was seized after Fidel Castro took power.
The 6-3 decision on Tuesday was the second in as many months in favour of US owners of Cuban property that was confiscated by the Communist government more than 65 years ago.