From The Rio Times · Contributing Reporter · · 1m 20s
US Sanctions Cuban Oil Shippers, Two Ships
US Treasury adds two Cubans, six companies, and two ships to sanctions list on 5 November.
In brief
US Treasury adds two Cubans, six companies, and two ships to sanctions list on 5 November. US Treasury sanctioned two Cuban nationals, six companies, and two ships on 5 November 2026 under Executive Order 14404. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
US Sanctions Cuba Oil Shippers
US Treasury added two Cubans, six companies, and two ships to sanctions list on 5 November 2026.
Who Is on the New List
Targets include state firms Tecnosime and Cubaelectrónica, shipper Petromarca, and Chinese state-owned electronics wholesaler Beijing H&C Technologies.
Two Ships Join Sanctions List
Emilia and Gloria C are Cuban-flagged ships linked to Petromarca and Caroil Transport Marine.
Sector Order Raises Stakes
US Treasury published a Cuba determination under Executive Order 14404 targeting electronics, manufacturing, marine, and technology sectors.
Pressure Builds Since May
OFAC listed individuals and companies starting 7 May, with additional targets added on 11 June.
What It Means for US Readers
American companies must freeze assets and stop dealing with listed parties, affecting shippers and suppliers.
Prediction Markets Say
Polymarket shows 4.5% chance Cuban regime falls in 2026 with $1.9 million traded.
What Is Not Known
Exact announcement time, licences for winding down, and reasons for listing are unconfirmed.
The essence
US Treasury sanctioned two Cuban nationals, six companies, and two ships on 5 November 2026 under Executive Order 14404.
