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US hits Cuba with new sanctions as island's crises multiply
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dánica Coto, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· September 3, 2026
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Key points A grandson of former President Raúl Castro is among those affected. New sanctions have been imposed on certain individuals and entities.
New sanctions have been imposed on certain individuals and entities. A grandson of former President Raúl Castro is among those affected. The sanctions also target a company that imports equipment for the power grid. This move aims to worsen the existing energy crisis.
Further details on the sanctions are available, including the impact on the targeted company's ability to sustain critical machinery. The goal of these sanctions is to increase pressure on the economy.
A sanctions expert notes that the approach seems to be focused on maximum pressure, with little interest in alternative outcomes.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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