America imposes sanctions on the Cuban President and members of the Castro family
The United States announced Thursday the imposition of on Miguel Diaz-Canel and some members of his family, in addition to a number of members of the Castro family, as Washington intensifies its pressure on the island.
The list of those subject to the sanctions includes the son and grandson of former President Raul Castro (95 years old), who no longer holds an official position but is still a central figure at the level of decision-making related to the future of the island.
US sanctions
Washington directed him last month. Accusations stemming from the downing of two civilian aircraft in 1996, and it vowed to imprison him in the United States.
The recent sanctions announced by the Treasury Department also included Diaz-Canel, his wife and son from a previous marriage, in addition to the Ministry of the Armed Forces and other entities.
The Blockade on Cuba
And although the United States imposes a blockade on For decades, US President Donald Trump has dramatically intensified pressure on the island in recent months, while speaking publicly about taking control of it.
The Cuban president criticized Thursday, "Aggression and deviance" The United States after announcing the new sanctions.
Diaz-Canel wrote: "The aggressiveness and perversion of the Yankee government contradict our decision to face the worst-case scenario and resist the imperialist attack"adding that the sanctions "The blockade and conflict scenario between Cuba and the United States is reinforced"
Oil supplies
In addition to the blockade imposed on Cuba since 1962, Washington imposed an oil blockade on it in January, which deprived it of supplies of crude oil. Only one Russian oil tanker, carrying about 100,000 tons of oil, was allowed to reach it at the end of March.
In late May, Havana announced receiving a first shipment of rice amounting to 15,000 tons sent by China, which promised to give it 60,000 tons.
Maduro’s Fate
In the year 2025, Washington imposed restrictions on granting visas to high-ranking Cuban officials, including Diaz-Canel.
Trump has repeatedly hinted that the Cuban government may suffer the same fate as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who was overthrown by a lightning US military operation.
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