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Rubio Sanctions Five GAESA-Linked Cuban Firms, Castro Relative

6/24/2026

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June 23, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio added five Cuban firms tied to military conglomerate GAESA to the U.S. sanctions list.
The sanctions also target a relative of former President Raúl Castro, the first Cuban family member on the U.S. blacklist.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez called measures dishonest and said Cuba stays resilient.
Miami professor Michael Bustamante warned sanctions could deter investors, disrupt logistics and raise humanitarian concerns.

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June 23, 2026, Secretary of State Marco Rubio added five Cuban firms tied to military conglomerate GAESA to the U.S. sanctions list.
The sanctions also target a relative of former President Raúl Castro, the first Cuban family member on the U.S. blacklist.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez called measures dishonest and said Cuba stays resilient.
Miami professor Michael Bustamante warned sanctions could deter investors, disrupt logistics and raise humanitarian concerns.