Trump Targets Cuba’s Power Structure In Sweeping Blow To Communist Elites

Summary

The Trump administration imposed sweeping sanctions Thursday against Cuba's president, Castro family members, the military ministry, and a gold mining operation accused of enriching regime elites. Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterized the effort as an existential campaign against the communist government. The move targets the financial infrastructure sustaining Cuba's leadership while intensifying pressure on Havana, marking an escalation of the administration's Cuba policy.