Story perspectives

Florida Republicans Demand Stricter Cuba Sanctions Amid Oil Crisis

2/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

Florida Republicans—Rep. Carlos Giménez (R-Fla.), Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-Fla.), and Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.)—urge U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to tighten Cuba sanctions.
They call for the Commerce Department to revoke licenses enabling exports that benefit the Cuban regime, saying this undermines sanctions.
They urge strict enforcement of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act to prevent aid from enriching the Cuban government, as Díaz-Canel warns of an oil shortage.

1 of 1

Story summary

Florida Republicans—Rep. Carlos Giménez (R-Fla.), Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-Fla.), and Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.)—urge U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to tighten Cuba sanctions.
They call for the Commerce Department to revoke licenses enabling exports that benefit the Cuban regime, saying this undermines sanctions.
They urge strict enforcement of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act to prevent aid from enriching the Cuban government, as Díaz-Canel warns of an oil shortage.