The United States sanctioned Cuba state oil company, accusing the government of weaponizing energy as the island faces deep fuel shortages and blackouts.
Washington sanctioned Cuba's CUPET (state oil firm), accusing regime weaponization of fuel supplies for repression. Targeting critical infrastructure in hostile regimes reshapes supply-chain risk and geopolitical resilience assessments globally.
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Key Facts
—The move. The United States imposed sanctions on Cuba’s state oil and gas company, known as CUPET.
—The accusation. Washington says Havana weaponizes energy to fund repression and enrich its leaders.
—The denial. Cuba’s government rejected the claims and condemned the measure.
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