Event Brief
Trump adds Cuba sanctions and targets US visitors
By The BriefBrief · Sources (18)
Filed: Aug 20, 2026 at 7:09 PM ET
Summary: The US Treasury and State departments announced new measures against nine Cuba-based government-run firms in mining, metals and construction. The actions are part of an expanded crackdown affecting US visitors to Cuba.
WHO: US Treasury and State departments
WHAT: Announced new sanctions measures targeting nine Cuba government-run firms and a crackdown affecting US visitors to Cuba
WHEN: Aug 20, 2026 at 4:52 PM ET
WHERE: Cuba
WHY: The measures were triggered by the US decision to increase pressure on Cuba through sanctions and restrictions affecting US visitors.
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