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Rubio unveils new Cuba sanctions

The Hill · May 7, 2026, 5:14 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a fresh batch of sanctions against one person and two Cuban entities on Thursday, solidifying a recent executive order that sought to exert greater pressure on the island’s government. The new sanctions target Grupo de Administración Empresarial S.A. (GAESA),

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Rubio unveils new Cuba sanctions

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