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Sanctions to Counter Threats Posed by the Cuban Regime
Fact Sheet May 18, 2026 Today, the Department of State is sanctioning 11 Cuban regime-aligned actors and three entities in furtherance of the Trump Administration’s comprehensive campaign to address the pressing national security threats posed by Cuba’s communist regime and hold accountable the regime and those who provide it material or financial support. For more than 60 years, the Cuban regime has prioritized its Communist ideology and personal wealth over the well-being of its own citizens while allowing for the exploitation of Cuba for foreign intelligence, military, and terror operations. The United States will continue to take action to counter the Cuban regime, those furthering its goals, and those abroad enabling the elites to profit while the Cuban people suffer. Today, all Department of State targets are being sanctioned pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14404, which authorizes sanctions on persons determined to meet specified criteria related to repression in Cuba and threats to U.S. national security. Taking Action Against the Cuban Regime The Department of State is designating 11 regime-aligned elites associated with Cuba’s security apparatus, as well as three Cuban government bodies. The following entities are being designated pursuant to Section 2 (a)(i)(F) of E.O. 14404 for being a political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of the Government of Cuba: The MINISTRY OF INTERIOR OF CUBA (MININT), which is an agency of the Government of Cuba responsible for Cuba’s internal security, to include controlling Cuba’s police, internal security forces, intelligence agencies, and the country’s prison system. Today’s action expands upon MININT’s prior designation pursuant to E.O. 13818, which builds upon and implements the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act; The POLICIA NACIONAL REVOLUCIONARIA (PNR), which is a police force under MININT accused of operating mobile prisons and violent suppression of protests. Today’s action expands upon the PNR’s prior designation pursuant to E.O. 13818; and The DIRECTORATE OF INTELLIGENCE OF CUBA (DGI), which is the primary intelligence agency of the Government of Cuba under MININT. The following actors are being designated pursuant to Sec. 2 (a)(i)(E) of E.O. 14404 for being or having been a leader, official, senior executive officer, or member of the board of directors of the Government of Cuba or an entity whose property or interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 14404...
Is the US trying to force regime change in Cuba? - Al Jazeera
NewsFeedCuba is suffering nationwide electricity blackouts after the US cut off its oil supplies by threatening other countries with tariffs. Now, the US is offering Cuba $100m in aid but only if Cuba lets the US dictate its future. Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami explains the US’s repeated attempts to overthrow Cuba’s government.Published On 18 May 2026
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