The U.S. government has authorized the provision of crude oil to Cuba for the private sector, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio seeks regional support for U.S. policies in the Caribbean.
In a surprising move, the U.S. Treasury Department announced that it will allow the sale of crude oil to Cuba, specifically for the private sector. This decision comes as Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks on a trip to the Caribbean aimed at garnering support for the hemispheric policies of the Trump administration. The authorization stipulates that the oil must be directed towards private citizens and businesses on the island, reflecting a potential shift in U.S.-Cuba relations.
