In an executive order on May 1, US President Donald Trump announced sanctions on people involved in wide-sweeping sectors of the Cuban economy, including those who operate in 'energy and 'defense.' Cuba's foreign minister called the new measures 'collective punishment' of the nation's people.

Les mesures ciblent les banques étrangères collaborant avec La Havane et imposent des restrictions en immigration.

They target Cuban officials "responsible for repression and threats to US national security and foreign policy"