The US Department of State has announced new sanctions against entities linked to the Cuban Government. This move is part of increased pressure from the US Government. Details of the sanctions are available from the US Department of State.

The Cuban Chancellor has responded to the sanctions, describing them as an aggressive act. Further information on the sanctions and the response from Cuba can be found through news sources such as KVIA ABC-7 and CNN en Español, which have reported on the announcement and the reaction from Cuban officials.