Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 17, 2026 ~1 min source read

Trump and Rubio allies are vying for control of Cuba’s assets if regime falls

Washington and Florida insiders are exploring lucrative deals for a post-communist Cuba crushed by ever-increasing US sanctions Spanish hotel chains. Scores of foreign companies have been driven out of Cuba this summer over fear of being hit with potent, new secondary sanctions.

Trump and Rubio allies are vying for control of Cuba’s assets if regime falls

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Washington and Florida insiders are exploring lucrative deals for a post-communist Cuba crushed by ever-increasing US sanctions Spanish hotel chains.

Scores of foreign companies have been driven out of Cuba this summer over fear of being hit with potent, new secondary sanctions.

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Washington and Florida insiders are exploring lucrative deals for a post-communist Cuba crushed by ever-increasing US sanctions Spanish hotel chains. Scores of foreign companies have been driven out of Cuba this summer over fear of being hit with potent, new secondary sanctions.

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