# U.S. Sanctions Target Cuba

- Place: Havana, Cuba (23.1136, -82.3666)
- Published: 2026-11-07T06:27:47.108Z · expires 2026-11-14T06:27:47.108Z
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The U.S. Has expanded sanctions against Cuba, targeting regime-linked figures, five oil tankers, and Chinese suppliers, per Latin Times.

Washington also imposed new restrictions on Cuban shipping, as reported by Maritime Executive, escalating economic pressure on Havana.

Independent journalist Yoani Sánchez was released after brief detention, according to CBS News, amid ongoing crackdowns on dissent.

The U.S. State Department's latest moves follow broader policy shifts toward Cuba in light of the upcoming elections, as noted by Havana Times.

## Sources

- [Washington widens Cuba sanctions, targeting regime-linked figures, five oil tankers and Chinese suppliers](https://www.latintimes.com/us-expands-cuba-sanctions-oil-network-chinese-firms-600996) · latintimes.com · 2026-11-06
- [Independent Cuban journalist Yoani Sánchez released after being detained in Havana](https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/video/independent-cuban-journalist-yoani-sanchez-released-after-being-detained-in-havana/) · cbsnews.com · 2026-11-06
- [U.S. State Department Expands Sanctions on Cuban Shipping](https://maritime-executive.com/article/u-s-state-department-expands-sanctions-on-cuban-shipping) · maritime-executive.com · 2026-11-06
- [The US Elections and the Policy Towards Cuba](https://havanatimes.org/features/the-us-elections-and-the-policy-towards-cuba/) · havanatimes.org · 2026-11-06
- [Yoani Sanchez Is Home and Describes Her Kidnapping and Jail](https://havanatimes.org/news/yoani-sanchez-is-home-and-describes-her-kidnapping-and-jail/) · havanatimes.org · 2026-11-06
- [Cuban journalist says won't 'shut up' after brief detention](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20261106-cuban-journalist-says-won-t-shut-up-after-brief-detention) · france24.com · 2026-11-06
- [U.S. escalates economic campaign against Cuba and targets China-based suppliers](https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/17028670) · asahi.com · 2026-11-06

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