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U.S. imposes sanctions on Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis and Cuban entities

Washington announced new sanctions targeting Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis and five Cuban entities in the financial, energy, and mining sectors.

3 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The United States has announced new sanctions against Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis, the grandson of Raúl Castro, and five Cuban entities operating in the financial, energy, and mining sectors. This decision from Washington is part of a continued effort to exert pressure on the Cuban regime.

The sanctions aim to limit the ability of these entities to operate and interact within the international financial system. Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis is a well-known member of the Castro family, which has been a prominent figure in Cuban politics for decades.

The measures were announced amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Cuba. The new sanctions reflect the U.S. stance toward the Cuban regime and its internal policies.

This set of sanctions is part of a broader strategy to pressure the Cuban government and was officially announced in a statement from the U.S. administration.

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