Fact checkPoliticsPublished May 8, 2026
US State Department: “The US sanctions target GAESA, a military-controlled Cuban conglomerate with ties to nearly every sector of the economy.”. Our verdict: True.

The claim

“The US sanctions target GAESA, a military-controlled Cuban conglomerate with ties to nearly every sector of the economy.”

US State DepartmentStatementMay 7, 2026Read the original

Sanctions designations under Executive Order 14404.

Our verdict

True

GAESA, run by Cuba's armed forces, was the largest target of the 7 May 2026 sanctions.

What we found

AP describes GAESA as a conglomerate run by the armed forces with interests in tourism, retail, finance and more. The claim is accurate.

The evidence

  • Supports the claim

    The largest target was GAESA, a business conglomerate run by Cuba's armed forces. [1]

How we checked

We checked the claim against AP via WTOP. We reviewed 1 relevant source.

Sources

  1. [1]AP via WTOP · Rubio defends new US sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA

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