Event Brief
Trump expands U.S. sanctions on Cuban government
Filed: May 01, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Summary: President Donald Trump signed an executive order expanding U.S. sanctions on the Cuban government.
WHO: President Donald Trump
WHAT: Executive order broadening U.S. sanctions on Cuba
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 12:18 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, United States
WHY: Trump sought to put more pressure on Havana after ousting Venezuela's leader from power.
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