sanctions
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Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said the "vile" sanctions would be met with "greater unity and determination from our people."
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The Council of the European Union adopted sanctions against three Israeli citizens and four civil-society groups last Thursday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
President Miguel Diaz-Canel, his wife and stepson were also hit by the latest flurry of US sanctions, as was the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces and several other entities.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
As the senator later put it, “A Government cannot be republican in form which sanctions inequality of rights.”
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
Before going, I met privately with Mr. de Klerk, who wanted to discuss the issue of sanctions.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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