The claim
“US officials state that GAESA controls at least 40 percent of Cuba's economy.”
Our verdict
Mostly True
US officials state that GAESA controls at least 40 percent of Cuba's economy, which is supported by the context of the article and the sanctions imposed by the US.
What we found
However, the exact percentage is not verified by independent sources.
The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
The US imposed financial sanctions on GAESA, indicating its significant control over Cuba's economy
reuters.com· US sanctions on GAESA - Background
The US government's statement on targeting GAESA and its control over Cuba's economy
state.gov· US government statement
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