Washington, United States, Aug 6, 2026 (AFP) - US sanctions Cuban armed forces minister, military procurement network

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2026-08-06

Washington announced new sanctions on Thursday that target Cuban Armed Forces Minister General Alvaro Lopez Miera, seven other individuals and five state-owned entities over their alleged role in foreign military cooperation and arms procurement. "These actions target state-owned entities, military enterprises, and Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR) officials involved in foreign military cooperation and the procurement of militar......

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