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WorldUS pummels Cuban economy with new sanctions on mining, construction

The United States has imposed sanctions on nine Cuban state-owned mining, metal and construction companies, along with three leaders of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused the targets of supporting Cuba’s repressive apparatus. The measures add to shortages and blackouts that UN officials warn could trigger a humanitarian crisis.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-20 20:37Original

US pummels Cuban economy with new sanctions on mining, construction
US pummels Cuban economy with new sanctions on mining, constructionWorld