US Sanctions Cuba’s Armed Forces Minister and Military Procurement Network

The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuba’s armed forces leadership, including the country’s defense minister, and on a network of entities accused of supporting Cuba’s military procurement. U.S. authorities said the measures target officials and firms involved in obtaining military-related equipment and facilitating foreign military cooperation, particularly through third countries. The action bars sanctioned parties from dealings with U.S. persons and restricts access to the U.S. financial system. More individuals or companies tied to the procurement network may face follow-on designations.