U.S. sanctions
Coverage of U.S. sanctions in the Nexus archive.
- Brazilian police rescue 108 Cuban migrants at the northern border and arrest 5 alleged smugglers
Brazilian police rescued 108 Cuban migrants attempting to enter Brazil through Roraima state and arrested five alleged smugglers. The operation highlights a surge in Cuban migration to Brazil due to Cuba's economic crisis and U.S. sanctions, with Cubans now the leading nationality seeking refugee status in Brazil.
- Cuba to open hotel sector to management by Cubans at home and abroad after chains leave island
Cuba's government announced it will open hotel management to Cuban investors, both domestic and abroad, following the withdrawal of hotel chains like Melia, Royalton, and Iberostar due to U.S. sanctions. The move comes as tourism declines amid economic challenges linked to the U.S. embargo, with President Miguel Díaz-Canel promoting new business models for hotel operations.
- CEO accused of selling sensitive U.S. computer equipment to Iran
Federal agents arrested tech CEO Jamshid Ghomi, a dual citizen of the U.S. and Iran, for allegedly selling sensitive U.S. computer equipment to Iran, violating U.S. sanctions against the country.
- Protests for and against US sanctions, possible military intervention in Cuba held at MIA
Protests at Miami International Airport featured opposing groups: one calling for an end to U.S. sanctions and military threats against Cuba, and another supporting measures against the Cuban regime. Demonstrators from the Miami Coalition Against U.S. Blockade on Cuba and Cuban supporters of President Trump clashed peacefully under sheriff's supervision. The protests followed an indictment of Raúl Castro by the U.S. Department of Justice.
- China and Cuba hold agriculture talks as Beijing backs Havana amid US pressure
China and Cuba held agricultural cooperation talks in Beijing to strengthen ties amid U.S. sanctions and military pressure on Cuba. Chinese Vice-Minister of Agriculture Zhang Zhili and Cuban Deputy Agriculture Minister Telce Gonzalez reviewed joint projects and explored new collaboration areas.
- Meet He Tingbo: Huawei’s ‘chip queen’ trying to rewrite China’s semiconductor playbook
He Tingbo, Huawei's 'chip queen,' unveiled the Tau Scaling Law in Shanghai to advance chip development amid U.S. sanctions and industry challenges. The framework aims to help Huawei compete in semiconductors despite restricted access to advanced tools and shifting industry reliance on transistor miniaturization.
- Cuba calls for global solidarity amid fears of US aggression
Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez warned the UN Security Council that U.S. sanctions are pushing the island toward a humanitarian catastrophe, escalating tensions with Washington. The statement highlights concerns over U.S. aggression and calls for global solidarity.
- China’s Huawei touts chip design breakthrough in bid to defy U.S. sanctions
Huawei announced a chip design breakthrough in 2025, showcasing its capabilities at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, as part of its efforts to counter U.S. sanctions.
- Binance denies new WSJ report alleging $850M in Iran-linked transactions
Binance CEO Richard Teng denied a Wall Street Journal report alleging $850 million in Iran-linked transactions flowed through the exchange to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The report claims the funds bypassed U.S. sanctions.
- Hegseth recasts Bitcoin as national security asset amid Russia, China expansion
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated that Bitcoin projects within the Pentagon are 'classified and ongoing,' framing the cryptocurrency as a strategic tool for American power. His comments, made during a House Armed Services Committee hearing, highlight Bitcoin's potential in geopolitical strategy amid Russia and China's expansion in digital assets to bypass US sanctions.
- India Mulls Options on Iran Port Stake Before Sanctions Kick In
India is considering its options regarding a stake in Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar, Iran, before U.S. sanctions take effect. The port is a strategic infrastructure asset in the region.
- Trump pushed Iran to the brink — but did we win anything that lasts?
The U.S. and Iran failed to reach a deal during 21-hour talks in Islamabad, with Trump imposing a naval blockade while Iran sought sanctions relief. The article argues that the conflict's outcome is unsatisfying as Iran's regime remains intact, leveraging energy dependencies and survival as a strategic victory.
- Is Iran’s economy buckling under war pressure or holding up?
The Iran war has exacerbated damage to Iran's economy, which was already struggling under U.S. and international sanctions. However, oil revenues have provided a critical financial buffer to mitigate some of the economic strain.
- US military says no ships made in past blockade in first day
The U.S. military claimed no ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz during the first 24 hours of the blockade. However, a U.S.-sanctioned Chinese tanker successfully navigated the shipping lane to the Gulf of Oman.
- Haitian Gang Leader ‘Barbecue’ Indicted for Conspiracy to Violate U.S. Sanctions
Haitian gang leader known as 'Barbecue' has been indicted for conspiracy to violate U.S. sanctions, with a U.S.-based co-conspirator named Bazile Richardson arrested in Texas. The indictment represents a significant enforcement action against sanctions violations involving Haiti-based criminal organizations.