Trump sanctions Cuba’s elite, targeting 11 actors for resource extraction

President Trump’s Executive Order 14404 imposes sanctions on 11 actors in Cuba, targeting state‑run enterprises, military research firms, and key officials responsible for the island’s resource extraction and security apparatus.

The sanctions cover four state‑run enterprises that manage nickel reserves, four military enterprises focused on weapons development and naval capabilities, and three officials leading these operations.

The action supports President Trump’s broader strategy to improve human rights, foster free markets, and promote democracy in Cuba, as outlined in E.O. 14380 and National Security Presidential Memorandum 5.

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