Category: cuba
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OFAC Overhauls Sanctions Rules, Expands Cuba and Iran Measures
Treasury's OFAC is cutting over 100 CFR subparts, folding E.O. 13902 into Iran sanctions, and implementing new Cuba-related rules, FAQs and an alert on expanded sanctions risk.
Politics and GovernmentUSACubaIranFederal GovernmentLegalTradeMiddle East OFACUS Department of the TreasuryCuba sanctionsIran sanctionsCode of Federal RegulationsExecutive Order 13902Cuban Assets Control RegulationsUS Treasury
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CDC Reports High Number of Hepatitis A Cases Linked to Cuba
CDC's latest MMWR weekly report highlights a high number of hepatitis A cases associated with Cuba, alongside investigations into a Pennsylvania campylobacteriosis outbreak and Ebola outbreaks.
HealthUSACubaDemocratic Republic of the CongoUgandaMedical ScienceAfricaLatin AmericaDisasters Hepatitis ACDCFloridaCampylobacteriosisEbolaDisease Outbreak
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Media Monitor: Cuban Political Prisoner Released
USA Today is reporting a Cuban political prisoner, described as the youngest of the "Ladies in White," was released May 14 following pressure from the United States and humanitarian groups.
Politics and GovernmentWorldGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLatin AmericaCuba political prisonerLadies in Whitehumanitarian groupsprisoner releasehuman rightsUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: CBC Reports on US Trade Court Ruling Against Trump Tariffs, Alberta Voter Data Leak
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is reporting that a U.S. trade court has ruled against President Trump's global tariffs. The CBC also said Elections Alberta issued cease-and-desist letters over a massive voter data leak.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthLaw EnforcementElectionTradeEconomyLegalMedical ScienceEducationCanadaCuba Donald J TrumpU.S. Trade CourtTariffsElections AlbertaWorld Health OrganizationHantavirusAir CanadaCBC PoliticsCanadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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Media Monitor: France24 Reports on Bolsonaro Acquittal, Cuba Blackout, and More
France24 reports a Brazilian judge voted to acquit former president Jair Bolsonaro of an alleged coup attempt. The outlet is also reporting on a nationwide blackout in Cuba.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldFranceBrazilCubaGhanaAsiaEconomyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeSocial IssuesEducation Jair BolsonaroCharlie KirkBlackoutAcquittalFrance 24