Cuban government sanctions

Why was Hassan Abiy subpoenaed by the US Treasury Department? Cuba trip controversy explained

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Why was Hassan Abiy subpoenaed by the US Treasury Department? Cuba trip controversy explained

Hasan Piker is facing federal scrutiny after the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control reportedly issued a subpoena for his March 2026 trip to Cuba. Authorities are investigating whether participants violated U.S. sanctions laws through financial or travel-related activities involving Cuban government-related entities. Hassan Abiy denied wrongdoing, saying: “By the way, we stayed … Read more

Will Raul Castro’s accusation of shooting down a civilian plane in 1996 bring the United States and Cuba closer to war?

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Will Raul Castro's accusation of shooting down a civilian plane in 1996 bring the United States and Cuba closer to war?

Raul Castro’s indictment by the United States for downing a civilian plane in 1996 has heightened tensions between Washington and Havana, with some analysts warning the move could bring the Cold War rivals closer to open conflict.Charges against the 94-year-old former Cuban president were announced this week in Miami, with Cuban exile groups welcoming the … Read more