Marco Rubio announced sanctions targeting Raúl Castro's inner circle.

The entities involved

• Marco Rubio →

  72nd United States Secretary of State since 2025

  • Amid renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, Marco Rubio and Joseph Aoun discussed the need for a ceasefire and the disarmament of Hezbollah in Lebanon.Mon 17:39
  • Saudi Arabia and Mohammed bin Salman sought US military and diplomatic support through Marco Rubio to target Houthi rebels.Mon 16:43
• Raúl Castro →

  Uruguayan murguista, writer and publicist

  • Trump threatens military force against Cuba, leading to indictments of Raúl Castro, while Hegseth visits the Guantanamo Bay base.Sun 20:17
  • Cuba faces a tightened embargo under the pressure of Donald Trump's policies, while Raúl Castro sought limited reforms.Fri 21:24

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