- The US imposed an oil blockade and sanctions on Cuba while simultaneously exploring possible improvements in bilateral relations.
- Potential deals regarding Cuba's existing state apparatus were reported by the Financial Times.
Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, the architect of Cuba’s surveillance state, is mentioned in connection with the island nation.
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Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, the architect of Cuba’s surveillance state, is mentioned in connection with the island nation.
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- Critiques of the Cuban regime intensify as economic measures are dissected and state security officials are implicated in targeting critics.Sub-event
Architect of Cuba’s surveillance state mentioned.1 source
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Potential deals regarding Cuba's existing state apparatus were reported by the Financial Times.Also in this story
- Miguel Díaz-Canel announced a new policy regarding foreign investment in hotels, amidst the deepening economic crisis caused by U.S. sanctions.
- Issues regarding monopolistic control and financial opacity within Cuba's state apparatus, involving GAESA, were reported starting on May 27th.
- Cuba passed a law allowing suits against companies benefiting from confiscated property, while claims are currently being reviewed.
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