Cuba Designations; Issuance of Cuba-related Frequently Asked Question

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06/04/2026

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Sanctions on Cuban Actors Responsible for Subversive Anti-American Activities

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The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is issuing one new Cuba-related Frequently Asked Question, FAQ 1258 .
Additionally, OFAC has updated the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.
Specially Designated Nationals List Updates
The following individuals have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
ANIDO CUESTA, Manuel, Madrid, Spain; DOB 03 Nov 1994; POB Holguin, Cuba; nationality Cuba; Gender Male (individual) [CUBA-EO14404] (Linked To: CUESTA PERAZA, Lis).
CASTRO CALIS, Raul Alejandro, Havana, Cuba; DOB 16 May 1995; nationality Cuba; Gender Male (individual) [CUBA-EO14404] (Linked To: CASTRO ESPIN, Alejandro).
CASTRO ESPIN, Alejandro (a.k.a. "El Tuerto"), Cuba; DOB 1965; nationality Cuba; Gender Male (individual) [CUBA-EO14404].
CUESTA PERAZA, Lis, Cuba; DOB 28 Mar 1971; POB Holguin, Cuba; nationality Cuba; Gender Female (individual) [CUBA-EO14404] (Linked To: DIAZ-CANEL BERMUDEZ, Miguel).
DIAZ-CANEL BERMUDEZ, Miguel, Cuba; DOB 20 Apr 1960; POB Santa Clara, Cuba; nationality Cuba; Gender Male (individual) [CUBA-EO14404].
The following entities have been added to OFAC's SDN List:
AMISTUR CUBA SA, Calle 13 #504 e/ D y E, Vedado, Havana, Cuba; Organization Established Date 19 Jan 1996; Organization Type: Travel agency activities [CUBA-EO14404] (Linked To: CUBAN INSTITUTE OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE PEOPLES). COMMITTEES FOR THE DEFENSE OF THE REVOLUTION (a.k.a. COMITES DE DEFENSA DE LA REVOLUCION; a.k.a. "CDR"), Linea Avenue, Havana, Cuba; Organization Established Date 28 Sep 1960; Organization Type: Public order and safety activities [CUBA-EO14404]. CUBAN INSTITUTE OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE PEOPLES (a.k.a. INSTITUTO CUBANO DE AMISTAD CON LOS PUEBLOS; a.k.a. "ICAP"), Calle 17 No. 301 e/ H e I, Vedado, Havana, Cuba; Organization Established Date 30 Dec 1960; Entity Code 652 (Cuba) [CUBA-EO14404]. MINERA LA VICTORIA SA (a.k.a. "MLV"), Office 123, First Floor, Third Avenue Between 76 and 78, Beijing Building, Miramar Business Center, Playa, Havana 11300, Cuba; Organization Established Date 14 Aug 2020; Organization Type: Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores [CUBA-EO14404]. MINISTRY OF THE REVOLUTIONARY ARMED FORCES OF CUBA (a.k.a. MINISTERIO DE LAS FUERZAS ARMADAS REVOLUCIONARIAS; a.k.a. "MINFAR"), Independence Avenue, Sierra Maestra Building, Plaza of the Revolution Municipality, Havana, Cuba; Organization Established Date 16 Oct 1959; Target Type Government Entity [CUBA-EO14404]. Unrelated Administrative List Changes:
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