A new page in sanctions against Cuba that have lasted more than half a century. There are 4 sectors in the target

The US administration decided to impose new sanctions on Cuba's vital sectors, targeting networks that transport crude oil, public enterprises, and China-based suppliers that provide supplies to the army.

The new regulation published by the US Treasury Department paved the way for foreign individuals and companies to face sanctions due to their commercial activities in Cuba's electronics, manufacturing, maritime and technology sectors.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions package, covering 10 individuals and institutions linked to the government, military and oil industry, to the public in a written statement.

Within the framework of the current fuel embargo on Havana, the Washington administration added 5 ships belonging to the network that transports oil to the island to the list of blocked assets.

The sanctions list included Guillermo Faustino Rodriguez Lopez Calleja, who was found to be working with a network of overseas shipping companies that manage crude oil shipments to the island.

Another name included in the list was Any Rodriguez Lastres, daughter of Ania Guillerma Lastres Morera, President of the military-affiliated commercial holding Grupo de Administración Empresarial (GAESA).

Financial networks established through the family of GAESA's manager, who was previously subject to US sanctions, were brought under the control grip of the Washington administration.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused the administration in Havana of transferring the island's resources to military elites instead of the people and stated that they would not be a follower of the process.

Stating that the Cuban people are struggling with power outages, shortages and a stalled economy, Rubio claimed that the ruling staff uses energy and technology opportunities for personal enrichment.

Rubio said, "The Marxist regime in Havana relies on a network of state-owned enterprises, joint ventures and overseas intermediaries to turn this wheel."

Noting that external actors who provide equipment to the Cuban army continue to put pressure on the island, Rubio continued his statement with the following words:

“Its foreign backers provide the regime with the military equipment that sustains its military forces and enables its brutal repression, while also fueling its persistent efforts to threaten, infiltrate, and devastate the American mainland.”

Rubio emphasized that they will not allow the island to serve as a theater of operations for global actors operating against US interests.