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upi.comRep. Jayapal Says She Discussed Cuba Fuel Shortage With Mexican and Other Ambassadors
The Washington Democrat described U.S. sanctions as economic bombing and cruel collective punishment after an April 2026 congressional trip to Cuba. Her remarks, made at a Seattle briefing, drew sharp criticism on social media. No investigation has been announced.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Rubio Meets Pope Leo at Vatican
Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived at the Vatican on May 7, 2026, for talks with Pope Leo following public criticism from President Trump. The meeting comes amid new U.S. sanctions on Cuba announced May 1 and Rubio's recent description of the island as a "failed state" run by…
Usa TodayTrump Issues Executive Order Sanctioning Supporters of Cuban Government
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 1 targeting individuals and entities supporting Cuba's government, security apparatus, or involved in corruption and human rights violations. The order also authorizes secondary sanctions on those transacting with the target…