### [2026-05-7](/feed/2026/05/7/index.md)

##### 2026 Cuban crisis
# Sherritt International suspends its mining operations in Cuba and withdraws expatriate staff, citing the risk of expanded United States sanctions affecting its operations. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via News Abhiyan](https://www.newsabhiyan.com/news-details.php?nid=407557)

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