U.S. sanctions Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in latest move to pressure island’s leadership The United States has imposed sanctions targeting Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and four other individuals. This action was announced via a filing from the U.S. Treasury Department. The sanctions represent a recent effort by the Trump administration to exert pressure on the leadership of Cuba.

• The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel.
• Sanctions also target his wife and three other individuals.
• The U.S. Treasury Department announced the sanctions.
• This is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to pressure Cuba’s leadership.