CUPET.
Cuba's largest oil company
- Reports this week
- 3
- Active events
- 3
- Connections
- 20
What's happening
Active this week
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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
Earlier this month
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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
One to three months ago
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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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Cuba confirmed ownership of the company whose privatization was discussed, while Rubio participated in energy agreement talks.Some support1 report
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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
Gone quiet
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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 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
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Explainers that pass through CUPET
CUPET is a step on the way to someone elseAround CUPET this week
News at the entities that move CUPET most-
Donald Trump StructuralTrump allegedly ignored Graham's sanctions bill, slowed Starlink connections, and lifted sanctions to help Putin.Moves CUPET
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Cuba StructuralSADF intervened in Angola to support UNITA, coinciding with a claimed Cuban strategic victory at Cuito Cuanavale.Moves CUPET
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Marco Rubio StructuralGeopolitical tensions are driving global crude oil price fluctuations, prompting Marco Rubio's analysis of sanctions related to Trump's policy.Moves CUPET
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Miguel Díaz-Canel OperationalCuba's economy faces high inflation and poverty as Miguel Díaz-Canel leads the society.Moves CUPET
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Coral Gables TransactionalBMI opened its newest office in Coral Gables, Florida, on October 1, 2026, with Jesús González and Leila Cobo attending the ceremony.Moves CUPET
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ExxonMobil TransactionalExxonMobil reports from Houston while the FCA approves Regulatory News Service (RNS) usage on the London Stock Exchange.Moves CUPET
Connections
The 15 strongest of 20, 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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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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Mobil Operational
The relationship is characterized by a lawsuit seeking compensation for seized assets.
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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.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
4 events- 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.
- Cuba confirmed ownership of the company whose privatization was discussed, while Rubio participated in energy agreement talks.
- 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.
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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.