National Security Adviser Bolton announces new sanctions on Cuba, Venezuela
National Security Adviser John Bolton announces new U.S. sanctions on Cuba and the Maduro regime in Venezuela.
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White House lifts ban on lawsuits against foreign companies in Cuba
The Trump administration is removing a ban restricting U.S. citizens from filing lawsuits against foreign firms working at properties seized by Cuba, following the 1959 Revolution.
Pompeo: Peru’s refugee crisis is direct result of Russia, Cuba, Nicolas Maduro
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo recently addressed the refugee crisis in Peru, while speaking in the country’s capital.
Cuba vows to continue trade with Venezuela despite sanctions
Venezuela says it will continue its trade relationship with Cuba. The country reportedly shipped out one million barrels of crude oil to Cuba, just after the U.S. slapped fresh sanctions on countries that do business with Caracas. In a statement shortly after, Cuba’s communist party leader Raul Castro said his country would never abandon its ally.