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Treasury Probes Whether Cuba Activists Violated U.S. Sanctions
Federal investigators served subpoenas to two U.S. activists over a March trip to Cuba. The probe examines possible violations of sanctions rules on lodging and aid coordination.
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Federal investigators have issued subpoenas to two U.S. activists as part of an inquiry into a March trip to Cuba by a group called the Nuestra America Convoy. The subpoenas seek financial, logistical, and communications records from Hasan Piker and Medea Benjamin of Code Pink. Officials are examining whether participants violated U.S. sanctions by providing support to Cuba's government.
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The convoy traveled to Havana in March, with participants stating the purpose was to deliver humanitarian aid and protest U.S. policy toward Cuba. During the visit, Piker stayed in a luxury hotel while parts of the country experienced power outages.
Piker said U.S. sanctions required travelers to use specific hotels. Treasury rules bar U.S. citizens from lodging at properties owned by the Cuban government or military.
During a livestream on Sunday, Piker addressed the subpoenas.
“It's not great. The news is not great, okay? Um, I mean, it's bullshit. But still not great … I mean it's bullshit but still not great that they're after your boy. They're up my ass.”
Piker stated the trip had been cleared by Treasury and described the investigation as political targeting.
Control is also reviewing whether the group coordinated aid transfers with Cuban authorities. Piker said he expects to be made an example in the case.
