US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Castro family members

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The United States sanctioned Cuba's president and members of the Castro family Thursday, targeting the son and grandson of former president Raúl Castro as part of Washington's escalating pressure campaign against the communist-led island nation. The move marks another step in the long-running U.S. effort to isolate Cuba economically and diplomatically. Though Raúl Castro no longer holds official office, he remains influential in Cuban politics and governance.