The Trump administration plans to implement escalating sanctions against Cuba, similar to its previous term. With Marco Rubio now in a key position, a return to maximum pressure is expected. NSPM-5 reissues a policy meant to strengthen US attitudes toward Cuba, reiterating existing travel and commerce restrictions. US agencies are directed to revisit regulations by July, suggesting imminent tighter sanctions. Recent sanctions targeting Cuban leaders mark the anniversary of past protests, though these penalties are viewed as largely ineffective.
"In 2019, the policy was maximum pressure, but we never got to maximum pressure. And now we're going to ramp up that pressure."
NSPM-5 reiterates restrictions on travel and commerce with Cuba, without explicitly expanding the restrictions that currently exist.
The directive also orders US agencies to revisit their regulations on travel and commerce with Cuba by the end of July-an indication that tighter restrictions and more punitive sanctions could be forthcoming later this summer.
The sanctions consist of permanently denying visas to the Cuban leaders-a meaningless penalty.
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