Four years ago, Cubans protested peacefully for freedom from tyranny. The Cuban regime responded with violence, detaining thousands, including over 700 who remain imprisoned and face torture or abuse.
The U.S. Department of State is implementing President Trump's Cuba policy as outlined in National Security Presidential Memorandum-5 from June 30, 2025. "In solidarity with the Cuban people and the island’s political prisoners," the United States is designating key regime leaders under Section 7031(c) for their involvement in human rights violations. Visa restrictions will also be imposed on numerous Cuban judicial and prison officials responsible for the detention and torture of July 2021 protestors.
The Department is updating the Cuba Restricted List and the Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List to include 11 regime-linked properties, such as the new "Torre K" hotel, to prevent U.S. funds from reaching Cuba's repressors.
"The U.S. will continue to stand for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the people of Cuba," making it clear that dictatorial regimes are unwelcome in our hemisphere.
Designations of Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, López Miera, Álvarez Casas, and their family members are made under Section 7031(c) of the Department of State Appropriations Act, 2024 (Div. F, P.L. 118-47), carried forward by Continuing Appropriations Act, 2025 (Div. A, P.L. 119-4). Visa restrictions on Cuban officials are under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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