Group created to intensify blockade of Cuba

MIAMI
Oct 10

A group composed of various U.S. government agencies is to supervise adherence to the blockade imposed on Cuba by that country, which will strongly pursue those who violate it, as announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the south Florida district.

The announcement was made in Miami by U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta who noted in a press conference that the final objective of these actions is to economically “isolate” the Cuban government and “speed up” the destruction of the Revolution.

Acosta informed journalists that a specific task force has been set up, in conjunction with other government agencies with the aim of ensuring that the program of sanctions on Cuba is complied with and to pursue those who fail to do so.

The Federal team, known as the task force, is also made up of the FBI, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Commerce, the Coast Guard and OFAC.

The U.S. Attorney warned that persons who violate the blockade regulations could receive prison terms of up to 10 years and fines ranging from $250,000 to $1 million in the case of corporations.