- AP reports on issues within Donald Trump's administration.
- Amid renewed talks of oil shipments, the Trump administration has placed secondary sanctions on Cuba's state oil company, CUPET.
- The US oil blockade has led to an energy crisis in Cuba.
The US ramps up its oil embargo and threats against Cuba, which includes the launch of an airstrike targeting a gang leader.
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Updated Jun 22
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What happened
The US ramps up its oil embargo and threats against Cuba, which includes the launch of an airstrike targeting a gang leader.
Who's involved
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Part of
The US oil blockade has led to an energy crisis in Cuba.Also in this story
- An energy blockade was imposed on Cuba, which is being blamed for worsening the island's humanitarian crisis.
- Oil cutoffs due to Trump Administration policy have led to islandwide blackouts in Cuba.
Within AP reports on issues within Donald Trump's administration.
The entities involved
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Cuba
sovereign state situated on an island in the Caribbean Sea
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PENTAGON
Slovak company
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Venezuela
Country in Latin America
Related events
- Trump administration applies sanctions and tariffs against Cuba. Oil shipments from Venezuela are targeted by new executive orders.
- Cuba is seeking a United Nations resolution to lift the US embargo.
- Belize announced support for lifting the US embargo against Cuba.
- Cuba uses the UN General Assembly to push back against US sanctions and embargoes, while diplomatic talks stall.
- The UN General Assembly condemned the US economic embargo against Cuba.