# US sanctions more Cuban companies and officials

https://mins.news/en/item/27936

- BBC News, 2026-08-21 02:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgq5x9l7054o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> The United States has imposed a new round of sanctions on nine state-owned Cuban mining, metal and construction companies, the Construction Ministry and officials linked to the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused the targets of “subversive anti-American activities”. Cuba’s foreign minister said the measures would further damage the economy and hinder basic services.

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