The US government has imposed sanctions on Cuban officials who they claim committed human rights abuses during a crackdown on protests earlier in July.
The move by President Joe Biden’s administration comes amid pressure from Cuban-Americans and politicians to respond to the anti-regime protests.
The US is also exploring ways to keep internet access open on the island.
The July 11 protest was Cuba’s largest in decades. Hundreds were arrested and at least one protester was killed.
