Trump Administration Sanctions Fidel Castro's Grandson and Cuban Bank

US officials imposed financial sanctions on Fidel Castro Calis and the Banco Exterior de Cuba.

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The administration of US President Donald Trump imposed financial sanctions on Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis, the grandson of former Cuban President Raúl Castro, and the state-owned Banco Exterior de Cuba. ^[1] Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused the US government of cruel and ruthless aggression against the Cuban people on 2026-04-12. ^[2] Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that these designations reflect President Trump's unwavering vision of a free Cuba. ^[3] The sanctions prohibit financial and commercial transactions with the designated individuals and entities, and block their assets under US jurisdiction. ^[4] The Trump administration has also sanctioned the Banco Exterior de Cuba, which specializes in foreign trade and international transactions, as well as several energy companies accused of exploiting the sector for the benefit of the Cuban government. ^[5] Bruno Rodríguez stated that collective punishment is a crime and that provoking a humanitarian crisis with coldly calculated measures is also a crime. ^[6] The Trump government is exerting pressure on Cuba to force economic and political changes in the country as part of its strategy. ^[7]

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The administration of US President Donald Trump imposed financial sanctions on Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis, the grandson of former Cuban President Raúl Castro, and the state-owned Banco Exterior de Cuba. · El Universal
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez accused the US government of cruel and ruthless aggression against the Cuban people on 2026-04-12. · Clarín
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that these designations reflect President Trump's unwavering vision of a free Cuba. · El Universal
The sanctions prohibit financial and commercial transactions with the designated individuals and entities, and block their assets under US jurisdiction. · El Universal
The Trump administration has also sanctioned the Banco Exterior de Cuba, which specializes in foreign trade and international transactions, as well as several energy companies accused of exploiting the sector for the benefit of the Cuban government. · Caracol Radio
Bruno Rodríguez stated that collective punishment is a crime and that provoking a humanitarian crisis with coldly calculated measures is also a crime. · Clarín
The Trump government is exerting pressure on Cuba to force economic and political changes in the country as part of its strategy. · El Universal

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