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Crypto BriefingJune 11, 2026U.S.-Cuba relations

US sanctions Cuba’s state-owned energy company CUPET under EO 14404

Summary

According to Crypto Briefing, the United States has imposed sanctions on Cuba’s state-owned oil and energy company, CUPET, under Executive Order 14404. The move could make it harder for Cuba to secure energy supplies and conduct international business, adding pressure to an already strained economy and bilateral relationship.

Why this matters

CUPET plays a central role in Cuba’s fuel and energy system, so sanctions on the company can have effects beyond diplomacy and into daily life and economic activity. This story is useful for understanding how U.S. sanctions policy can influence Cuba’s access to trade, energy, and foreign partners.

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