Washington revealed sanctions on foreign-backed mining ventures on Tuesday, which Havana slammed for being ‘dishonest and mendacious’
“GAESA continues to operate as the financial muscle behind the Cuban regime’s repressive security apparatus,” Rubio said in a statement.
Cuba swiftly condemned the measures.
The sanctions come days after Havana unveiled 176 economic reforms aimed at expanding private enterprise, attracting investment and reviving an economy battered by prolonged blackouts, shortages of food, fuel and medicine.