US Indicts Individuals, Increases Pressure on Cuba
The United States has escalated its pressure on Cuba, notably through the indictment of a Cuban pilot in Florida and the arrest of a powerful chief's sister, signaling a continued push against the Havana government. This comes as the US also casts Cuba as a China-linked security threat.
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