Entities / Entity
CUPET.
Cuba's largest oil company
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 21
What's happening
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Active this week
Earlier this month
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Executive Order mandates sanctions on a company operating in Cuba, announced by Marco Rubio.Well supported4 reports
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A CUPET tanker leak caused an explosion on Paseo del Prado in Havana, prompting calls for justice.Some support1 report
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CUPET, the state oil and gas company, is involved in a construction project in Havana.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Marco Rubio declared CUPET, a Cuban energy entity, a sanctioned entity, while Vanguard Energy leased its facilities.Some support6 reports2 developments inside
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CUPET supplies fuel to State Security vehicles, while Marrero Cruz informs the National Assembly about fuel permits in Havana.Some support1 report
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The event lists various geographical locations and CUPET, a state-run oil company, within Cuba.Some support1 report1 development inside
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CUPET operates a critical infrastructure base in Matanzas, Cuba, which is currently facing operational risks.Some support1 report
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Marco Rubio discussed the alleged expropriation of CUPET assets, a state-owned oil and gas company in Cuba, while Donald Trump advocated for greater economic freedom in the country.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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CUPET, the state-owned company in Cuba, suspended liquefied gas distribution in Santiago de Cuba on September 4th.Some support2 reports
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Clash over aid implementation and economic blockades in Cuba, involving the country's oil company, CUPET, and high-ranking officials.Some support2 reports5 developments inside
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Trump signed an Executive Order sanctioning CUPET, a fuel chain controller in Cuba, alongside support from Marco Rubio.Some support5 reports
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The U.S. State Department announced sanctions on entities, while a figure named Corona challenged both Rubio's policies and U.S. government policies.Some support1 report
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Rubio announced sanctions against the Cuban regime, targeting state-backed entities like CUPET.Some support2 reports
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A book from a Brazilian party upholds the Communist International flag, while CUPET is identified as Cuba's largest oil company.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on the Cuban regime, while Claudia Sheinbaum defended the economic reforms of the country, which includes the state oil company CUPET.Well supported14 reports5 developments inside
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CUPET, the state oil and gas company of Cuba, is involved in the current events. The company is based in Cuba, and the individual whose background is relevant to the situation is from Argentina.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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A lawsuit seeking compensation for seized assets and a majority/dissenting opinion were issued involving CUPET, Mobil, Elena Kagan, and Brett Kavanaugh.Some support1 report
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Pipeline transports crude oil to the plant in Cuba.Some support1 report
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Sanctions against the Cuban state-run fuel company CUPET led to the abrupt termination of a fuel shipment agreement.Some support2 reports
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Marco Rubio criticized the Cuban government regarding the alleged unlawful expropriation of CUPET assets, backed by expert commentary from the American University.Some support1 report
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What's reaching CUPET
Events traced to CUPET, step by step, newest first- CUPET may face supply disruption after Venezuela stops oil shipmentsCUPET may face strong supply chain disruption following loss of primary Venezuelan oil sourceLikely
- US oil blockade strains Cuba's state oil company, CUPETCUPET's ability to manage fuel supply is severely strained by US oil blockade and sanctionsLikely
- US investment limits may restrict CUPET's operational capacityCUPET's operational capacity may be limited by new US investment restrictionsPossible
- The US embargo may continue to strain CUPET's operations and economic stabilityThe US embargo may continue to strain CUPET's operations and economic stabilityPossible
- Sanctions relief could ease fuel scarcity, improving CUPET's operational costs and supply chainSanctions relief could ease fuel scarcity, improving CUPET's operational costs and supply chainPossible
- US sanctions restrict Cuba's largest oil company, CUPETUS sanctions and tariffs restrict the core oil operations of CUPET.Likely
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- CUPET may face operational strain amid Cuba's economic crisisCuba's largest oil company may face operational strain due to national economic collapsePossible
- US sanctions may constrain CUPET's energy operationsCUPET's energy operations may be constrained by US sanctions on its subsidiariesLikely
- New US sanctions may restrict CUPET's international operationsNew US sanctions may restrict CUPET's access to international markets and operationsPossible
- Russian diesel deal may ease fuel shortages for CUPETRussian diesel trade may ease fuel shortages for Cuba's state energy sectorPossible
- Cuba's largest oil company CUPET operates under the state control established by Castro's regimeCuba's largest oil company CUPET operates under the state control established by Castro's regimeLikely
- US fuel blockade strains CUPET amid Cuba's energy crisisCUPET faces strong operational strain due to US fuel blockadeLikely
- Crisis pushes CUPET talks toward privatization failureCrisis leads to failed talks regarding CUPET's privatization and US investmentReported
- US sanctions restrict CUPET's fuel import and distributionUS sanctions and blockade restrict CUPET's ability to handle fuel imports.Reported
Explainers that pass through CUPET
CUPET is a step on the way to someone else- The economic blockade severely challenges Miguel Díaz-Canel's ability to govern CubaThe economic blockade severely challenges Miguel Díaz-Canel's ability to govern CubaLikely
- Cuba Grapples with Energy Crisis Amid Fuel Shortages and SanctionsCuba faces severe energy crisis amid international sanctions and supply shortagesReported
Around CUPET this week
News at the entities that move CUPET most-
Donald Trump StructuralDonald Trump plans to govern without Congress, utilizing Project 2025 architects and key allies like Stephen Miller and Roger Stone.Moves CUPET
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Cuba StructuralPhilippines hosts Donald Trump's Asia Pacific visit amid US economic and fuel blockades against Cuba.Moves CUPET
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Marco Rubio StructuralIran fuels conflicts across the Middle East, with French officials attributing cyberattacks to the IRGC and political figures discussing sanctions.Moves CUPET
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Washington StructuralThe US and Saudi Arabia held a co-chaired business council meeting to support their economic relationship amid regional tensions.Moves CUPET
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ExxonMobil TransactionalGlobal Partners teamed up with ExxonMobil to redevelop a fuel depot.Moves CUPET
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Florida TransactionalCFPB guidance is being discussed in relation to state statutes in Florida.Moves CUPET
Connections
The 16 strongest of 21, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Cuba Structural
CUPET is the state-owned oil and gas company of Cuba, managing the island's national energy and fuel infrastructure.
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Donald Trump Structural
Donald Trump imposed formal sanctions on CUPET via Executive Order.
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Marco Rubio Structural
Marco Rubio imposed sanctions on CUPET following accusations of unlawful asset expropriation.
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State Security Structural
CUPET provides essential fuel supplies for State Security vehicles.
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Coral Gables Transactional
A specific business contract was established where an entity based in Coral Gables provided fuel and leased facilities to CUPET.
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ExxonMobil Transactional
The relationship is currently defined by a lawsuit concerning seized oil assets.
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Florida Transactional
A specific agreement between CUPET and the state of Florida regarding the shipment of fuel was established but was abruptly terminated.
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Washington Structural
Washington imposes sanctions on key Cuban oil companies, structurally regulating CUPET's operations.
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Paseo del Prado Operational
CUPET's tanker leak caused an explosion at Paseo del Prado.
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Santiago de Cuba Shared context
CUPET operates its gas distribution business within the geographical boundaries of Santiago de Cuba.
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Havana Shared context
CUPET is a state-run gas company operating within the geographical context of Havana.
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Miguel Díaz-Canel Operational
Miguel Díaz-Canel and CUPET engaged in a discussion regarding measures.
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Corona Mentioned together
Corona was observed wearing a CUPET t-shirt in a single documented instance.
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Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Shared context
CUPET is contextually linked to the industrial activities occurring in the area of Carlos Manuel de Céspedes.
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Matanzas Shared context
The entities share a contextual environment related to infrastructure operations in Cuba.
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Mobil Operational
The relationship is characterized by a lawsuit seeking compensation for seized assets.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
4 events- Cuba confirmed ownership of the company whose privatization was discussed, while Rubio participated in energy agreement talks.
- CUPET supplies fuel to State Security vehicles, while Marrero Cruz informs the National Assembly about fuel permits in Havana.
- CUPET operates a critical infrastructure base in Matanzas, Cuba, which is currently facing operational risks.
- CUPET, the state-owned company in Cuba, suspended liquefied gas distribution in Santiago de Cuba on September 4th.
July 2026
3 events- The U.S. State Department announced sanctions on entities, while a figure named Corona challenged both Rubio's policies and U.S. government policies.
- Rubio announced sanctions against the Cuban regime, targeting state-backed entities like CUPET.
- A book from a Brazilian party upholds the Communist International flag, while CUPET is identified as Cuba's largest oil company.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
12 events- Executive Order mandates sanctions on a company operating in Cuba, announced by Marco Rubio.
- Marco Rubio declared CUPET, a Cuban energy entity, a sanctioned entity, while Vanguard Energy leased its facilities.
- The event lists various geographical locations and CUPET, a state-run oil company, within Cuba.
- Marco Rubio discussed the alleged expropriation of CUPET assets, a state-owned oil and gas company in Cuba, while Donald Trump advocated for greater economic freedom in the country.
- Clash over aid implementation and economic blockades in Cuba, involving the country's oil company, CUPET, and high-ranking officials.
- Trump signed an Executive Order sanctioning CUPET, a fuel chain controller in Cuba, alongside support from Marco Rubio.
- The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on the Cuban regime, while Claudia Sheinbaum defended the economic reforms of the country, which includes the state oil company CUPET.
- CUPET, the state oil and gas company of Cuba, is involved in the current events. The company is based in Cuba, and the individual whose background is relevant to the situation is from Argentina.
- A lawsuit seeking compensation for seized assets and a majority/dissenting opinion were issued involving CUPET, Mobil, Elena Kagan, and Brett Kavanaugh.
- Pipeline transports crude oil to the plant in Cuba.
- Sanctions against the Cuban state-run fuel company CUPET led to the abrupt termination of a fuel shipment agreement.
- Marco Rubio criticized the Cuban government regarding the alleged unlawful expropriation of CUPET assets, backed by expert commentary from the American University.