US Sanctions Key Cuban Bank, Miner in Fresh Blow to Havana

The US has imposed sanctions on the Cuban military's international banking arm and a state-run mining company linked to global miner Trafigura Group, escalating economic pressure on Havana's communist regime. This move targets critical financial and industrial sectors, aiming to further weaken the leadership's control and influence. With these sanctions, the US is intensifying its long-standing efforts to curb Cuba's economic stability and push for political change, reflecting a continued hardline stance against the Cuban government.