Cuba Designations; Issuance of Cuba-related Frequently Asked Question

State Press Release: Sanctions on Cuban Actors Responsible for Subversive Anti-American Activities

State Press Release: Sanctions on Cuban Military Instrumentalities & Other Actors Responsible for Subversive Anti-American Activities

Additions:

The following individuals have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

OFAC Program: CUBA-EO14404  Executive Order 14404

ANIDO CUESTA, Manuel

• Address: Madrid, Spain
• DOB: 03 Nov 1994
• POB: Holguin, Cuba
• Nationality: Cuba
• Gender: Male
• Party Type: Individual
• Linked To: CUESTA PERAZA, Lis

Supplemental Information: Designated pursuant to Sec. 2(a)(i)(I) of E.O. 14404 as an adult family member of a person designated pursuant to this order. Manuel Anido Cuesta is the son of Lis Cuesta Peraza and stepson of Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.

CASTRO CALIS, Raul Alejandro

• Address: Havana, Cuba
• DOB: 16 May 1995
• Nationality: Cuba
• Gender: Male
• Party Type: Individual
• Linked To: CASTRO ESPIN, Alejandro

Supplemental Information: Designated pursuant to Sec. 2(a)(i)(I) of E.O. 14404 as an adult family member of a person designated pursuant to this order. Raul Alejandro Castro Calis is the son of Alejandro Castro Espín.

CASTRO ESPIN, Alejandro

• AKA: “El Tuerto”
• Address: Cuba
• DOB: 1965
• Nationality: Cuba
• Gender: Male
• Party Type: Individual

Supplemental Information: Designated pursuant to Sec. 2(a)(i)(B) of E.O. 14404 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, the Government of Cuba. Alejandro Castro Espín is the former head of the Cuban intelligence services and the son of Raul Modesto Castro Ruz. Secretary Rubio identified Castro Espín as a Castro family member and representative advancing the regime’s threats to U.S. national security.

CUESTA PERAZA, Lis

• Address: Cuba
• DOB: 28 Mar 1971
• POB: Holguin, Cuba
• Nationality: Cuba
• Gender: Female
• Party Type: Individual
• Linked To: DIAZ-CANEL BERMUDEZ, Miguel

Supplemental Information: Designated pursuant to Sec. 2(a)(i)(I) of E.O. 14404 as an adult family member of a person designated pursuant to this order. Lis Cuesta Peraza is the spouse of Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.

DIAZ-CANEL BERMUDEZ, Miguel

• Address: Cuba
• DOB: 20 Apr 1960
• POB: Santa Clara, Cuba
• Nationality: Cuba
• Gender: Male
• Party Type: Individual

Supplemental Information: Designated pursuant to Sec. 2(a)(i)(E) of E.O. 14404 as a leader, official, senior executive officer, or member of the board of directors of the Government of Cuba. Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez is the President of Cuba. Secretary Rubio specifically identified him as a target of these designations along with members of his network who advance the regime’s threats to U.S. national security.

The following entities have been added to OFAC’s SDN List:

OFAC Program: CUBA-EO14404  Executive Order 14404

AMISTUR CUBA SA

• Address: Calle 13 #504 e/ D y E, Vedado, Havana, Cuba
• Organization Established Date: 19 Jan 1996
• Organization Type: Travel agency activities
• Linked To: CUBAN INSTITUTE OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE PEOPLES

Supplemental Information: Designated pursuant to Sec. 2(a)(i)(B) of E.O. 14404 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, ICAP (Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples), an entity designated pursuant to E.O. 14404 for being a political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of the Government of Cuba.

COMMITTEES FOR THE DEFENSE OF THE REVOLUTION

• AKA:
  • COMITES DE DEFENSA DE LA REVOLUCION
  • “CDR”
• Address: Linea Avenue, Havana, Cuba
• Organization Established Date: 28 Sep 1960
• Organization Type: Public order and safety activities

Supplemental Information: Designated pursuant to Sec. 2(a)(i)(B) of E.O. 14404 for being owned, controlled, or directed by, or having acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, the Government of Cuba. CDR is under the direction of the Ministry of Interior of Cuba (previously designated for being a political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of the Government of Cuba) and is a fundamental pillar of Cuba’s state oppressive security apparatus, per the State Department Fact Sheet.

CUBAN INSTITUTE OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE PEOPLES

• AKA:
  • INSTITUTO CUBANO DE AMISTAD CON LOS PUEBLOS
  • “ICAP”
• Address: Calle 17 No. 301 e/ H e I, Vedado, Havana, Cuba
• Organization Established Date: 30 Dec 1960
• Entity Code: 652 (Cuba)

Supplemental Information: Designated pursuant to Sec. 2(a)(i)(F) of E.O. 14404 for being a political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of the Government of Cuba. ICAP is a Cuban organization founded by Fidel Castro in 1960 that supports Cuban intelligence and counterintelligence activities, per the State Department Fact Sheet.

MINERA LA VICTORIA SA

• AKA: “MLV”
• Address: Office 123, First Floor, Third Avenue Between 76 and 78, Beijing Building, Miramar Business Center, Playa, Havana 11300, Cuba
• Organization Established Date: 14 Aug 2020
• Organization Type: Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores

Supplemental Information: Designated pursuant to Sec. 2(a)(i)(A) of E.O. 14404 for operating in or having operated in the metals and mining sector of the Cuban economy. Per the State Department Fact Sheet, Minera la Victoria SA is a Cuban gold mining joint venture created by Australia-based entity Antilles Gold Ltd and Cuban state-owned enterprise Geominera SA. Secretary Rubio cited this entity as a Cuban government gold mining joint venture that continues to enrich the Cuban military and elite at the expense of the Cuban people.

MINISTRY OF THE REVOLUTIONARY ARMED FORCES OF CUBA

• AKA:
  • MINISTERIO DE LAS FUERZAS ARMADAS REVOLUCIONARIAS
  • “MINFAR”
• Address: Independence Avenue, Sierra Maestra Building, Plaza of the Revolution Municipality, Havana, Cuba
• Organization Established Date: 16 Oct 1959
• Target Type: Government Entity

Supplemental Information: Designated pursuant to Sec. 2(a)(i)(F) of E.O. 14404 for being a political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of the Government of Cuba. MINFAR is the government ministry in charge of the Cuban military. Per Secretary Rubio’s press statement, MINFAR’s majority holdings and subsidiaries—many of which are identified on the Department of State’s Cuba Restricted List (CRL)—are considered blocked as a result of this designation. Anyone dealing with entities owned 50 percent or more by GAESA, MINFAR, or the previously designated Ministry of the Interior risks exposure to potential U.S. sanctions action.