The United States sanctions the Cuban International Trade Bank for links to an Iranian entity

Updated 2026-10-17 · told from many outlets at once

The U.S. Secretary of State announced sanctions against Cuba's state bank. Marco Rubio accused Cuba of acting as a platform for malicious actors. The U.S. accuses BICSA of maintaining ties with Karafarin Bank.

• The U.S. Secretary of State announced sanctions against Cuba's state bank.
• Marco Rubio accused Cuba of acting as a platform for malicious actors.
• The United States accuses BICSA of maintaining ties with Karafarin Bank.

Outlets: 14ymedio, CubaNet, Diario de Cuba, El Financiero, El Universal (Mundo)

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