Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reversed Joe Biden's decision to lift sanctions on certain Cuban military companies, specifically targeting the company managing remittance transfers to Cuba. This change could halt services from Western Union and other agencies that transfer funds from Cuban Americans to their families on the island. The action expands the sanctions imposed by the previous administration, which aim to prevent the Cuban military from accessing financial resources that facilitate repression and surveillance of the Cuban population and support for international terrorism.
Rubio emphasized the importance of continuing sanctions to prevent financial resources from reaching branches of the oppressive Cuban regime that control and surveil the populace.
The decision to extend sanctions reflects a commitment to countering Cuban support for international terrorism and protecting remittances from being redirected to the military.
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