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Trump Administration Weighs Sanctions Against Cuban Officials

3/7/2026

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The U.S. Department of Justice has formed a working group to consider charges against Cuban officials.
The group includes representatives from several agencies, including the United States Department of the Treasury.
The Treasury's involvement signals that U.S. President Donald Trump may pursue additional sanctions against Cuba.
The formation could signal a strategy by the Trump administration to intensify efforts to destabilize the Cuban regime.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Justice has formed a working group to consider charges against Cuban officials.
The group includes representatives from several agencies, including the United States Department of the Treasury.
The Treasury's involvement signals that U.S. President Donald Trump may pursue additional sanctions against Cuba.
The formation could signal a strategy by the Trump administration to intensify efforts to destabilize the Cuban regime.