Framing Analysis
The US government imposed sanctions on June 23 against five Cuban entities linked to GAESA, including Rafin, Banco Financiero Internacional, Almacenes Universales, Geominera, and Antillana de Acero, plus Raúl Castro’s daughter-in-law Annalie Lilliam. GAESA is described in available reporting as controlled by the Revolutionary Armed Forces. Cuban officials and US Senator Marco Rubio issued opposing statements on the measures.