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Globalsecurity.orgJune 11, 2026U.S.-Cuba relations
Sanctioning Cuba's State-Owned Oil and Gas Company Unión Cuba-Petróleo
Summary
According to Globalsecurity.org, the United States has sanctioned Cuba's state-owned oil and gas company, Unión Cuba-Petróleo (CUPET). The measure is part of wider pressure on Cuba's energy sector, which is central to the island's economy and to the government's ability to manage shortages and maintain basic services.
Why this matters
Cuba's energy system is highly concentrated in state hands, so sanctions on CUPET can affect fuel imports, power generation, and daily life. For readers, this helps explain how U.S. policy and Cuba's economic structure intersect in periods of acute shortages.
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