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US sanctions Cuban state oil company, adding obstacles for fuel imports

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against Cuba’s state-owned Union Cuba-Petroleo gas and oil company on Thursday as the Trump administration continues its pressure on the communist island nation. ​The sanctions block all property and interests in property between the United States...

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What happened Coverage is focused on Cuba's energy crisis and the political response around it.
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftUS Imposes Sanctions On Cuba State Oil Company Amid Energy Crisis

NDTV · Center-left · News report

CenterUS sanctions Cuban state oil company, adding obstacles for fuel imports

The Straits Times · Center · News report

Right / center-rightRubio announces US sanctions on Cuban state-owned oil company

Washington Examiner · Center-right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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Washington ExaminerNews report · Jun 11, 10:57 PM

Rubio announces US sanctions on Cuban state-owned oil company

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against Cuba’s state-owned Union Cuba-Petroleo gas and oil company on Thursday as the Trump administration continues its pressure on the c...

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NDTVNews report · Jun 12, 2:36 AM

US Imposes Sanctions On Cuba State Oil Company Amid Energy Crisis

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserted that key assets of the company, known as Cupet, were "unlawfully expropriated from American owners years ago."

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Santa Fe New MexicanNews report · Jun 12, 1:30 AM

U.S. slaps sanctions against Cuban oil and gas company as tensions rise

The U.S. government has announced sanctions against Cuba’s state-owned oil and gas company in a move expected to further increase tensions between the two countries. U.S. Secretary of State...

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The Straits TimesNews report · Jun 12, 12:24 AM

US sanctions Cuban state oil company, adding obstacles for fuel imports

Cuba has said US sanctions on the island amount to “genocide”.

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Jun 11, 10:57 PM: Washington Examiner joined the source map.

Jun 12, 12:24 AM: The Straits Times joined the source map.

Jun 12, 1:30 AM: Santa Fe New Mexican joined the source map.

Jun 12, 2:36 AM: NDTV joined the source map.

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