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New Cuba Sanctions Regulations Implemented by OFAC

New Cuba Sanctions Regulations Implemented by OFAC

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ThreatCluster •September 30, 2026 at 21:38 UTC
  • •OFAC's new sanctions target repression in Cuba and U.S. national security threats.
  • •Sanctions extend to foreign financial institutions facilitating transactions for blocked individuals.
  • •The Secretary of State can add entities linked to the Cuban military to the Restricted List.

On September 30, 2026, the OFAC implemented new sanctions against Cuba, amending the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) in response to Executive Order 14404 issued by President Trump in May 2026. These sanctions target individuals and entities responsible for repression in Cuba and threaten U.S. national security. The regulations prohibit all transactions related to individuals whose property is blocked under these sanctions and extend to foreign financial institutions facilitating significant transactions for these individuals. Additionally, the Secretary of State can add entities under the control of the Cuban military or intelligence to the Cuba Restricted List. The new regulations aim to provide immediate guidance, with a more comprehensive set of regulations expected in the future.

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2026-05-01
Executive Order 14404 issued
President Trump issued EO 14404 imposing sanctions on those responsible for repression in Cuba.
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2026-09-30
New Cuba sanctions regulations implemented
OFAC published new sanctions regulations effective today, amending the CACR to align with EO 14404.
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What do the new sanctions entail?
The new sanctions prohibit all transactions with individuals whose property is blocked under the regulations and extend to foreign financial institutions facilitating such transactions.
How will these regulations affect foreign financial institutions?
Foreign financial institutions may face sanctions if they conduct significant transactions for individuals blocked under the new Cuba sanctions.
What is the process for adding entities to the Restricted List?
The Secretary of State can add any entities linked to the Cuban military or intelligence that would benefit them at the expense of the Cuban people.