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Cuban Exiles Seek Billions; Trump Pushes US Asset Takeover

6/10/2026

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Cuban exiles demand billions from Cuba as compensation for 1959-nationalized Miami properties.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration threatened sanctions, causing Sherritt to sell a 55% stake to Gillon Capital.
Teo A. Babún Jr. proposed a transition plan giving U.S. firms control of Cuba’s rail, shipyard and cement sectors.
Politico says Cuba is under pressure to privatize state assets and expand foreign investment under the Trump administration.

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Cuban exiles demand billions from Cuba as compensation for 1959-nationalized Miami properties.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration threatened sanctions, causing Sherritt to sell a 55% stake to Gillon Capital.
Teo A. Babún Jr. proposed a transition plan giving U.S. firms control of Cuba’s rail, shipyard and cement sectors.
Politico says Cuba is under pressure to privatize state assets and expand foreign investment under the Trump administration.