Sanctioning Havana's Friends and Foes The recent US sanctions targeting Cuban officials, companies, and institutions have provoked a predictable backlash from Havana.
The move, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is the latest in a long series of measures aimed at crippling Cuba's economy and curbing its international influence.
One key target of these sanctions is the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), an organization founded by Fidel Castro to foster ties between Havana and like minded groups worldwide.