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Cuba: United States Sanctions Defence Minister and Arms Supply Network
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
On August 6, 2026, the United States sanctioned General Alvaro Lopez Miera, Cuba's defence minister, as well as an arms supply network, according to Le Monde. These measures also target the chief of staff of Cuba's armed forces, officials responsible for external relations and economic affairs of the military, and Cuban military attachés stationed in China and Russia.
- General Alvaro Lopez Miera, Cuba's defence minister, sanctioned on August 6, 2026
- US sanctions target an arms supply network alongside military officials
- Chief of staff and military officials from external relations and economic affairs included
- Cuban military attachés in China and Russia also targeted by the sanctions
What We Know
On August 6, 2026, the United States sanctioned General Alvaro Lopez Miera, Cuba's defence minister, as well as an arms supply network, according to Le Monde.
These measures also target other senior military officials. The chief of staff of Cuba's armed forces, officials responsible for external relations and economic affairs of the military, and Cuban military attachés in China and Russia are all included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is targeted by these American sanctions?
General Alvaro Lopez Miera (Cuba's defence minister), the chief of staff of the armed forces, officials responsible for external relations and economic affairs of the military, and Cuban military attachés in China and Russia.
Is an arms network also targeted?
Yes. The sanctions also target an arms supply network, in addition to the specifically named senior Cuban military officials.
When were these sanctions announced?
August 6, 2026.
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