Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has condemned new US sanctions targeting five state-owned enterprises and entities connected to the Castro family’s inner circle. The sanctions, announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, aim to penalize financial, logistical, mining, and steel companies linked to the military conglomerate Gaesa. Cuban officials are characterizing the measures as criminal, intensifying existing tensions between the two nations. These actions further restrict economic activity within Cuba and target individuals associated with the country’s leadership. The US government asserts the sanctions are a response to human rights abuses and support for undemocratic regimes. This latest development adds to a long history of US economic pressure on Cuba, with both countries holding firm to opposing viewpoints. The sanctions are expected to have a significant impact on Cuba’s already strained economy.