U.S.-Cuba Sanctions Tighten: The Trump administration moved to further restrict travel and cut U.S. banking access for Cuban independent entrepreneurs, adding new limits on “people-to-people” travel and tightening rules around transactions tied to Cuba’s military and intelligence. Trump/Rubio Cuba Focus: At a White House Hispanic Heritage Month event, Trump told the public to “watch” Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Cuba moves, without announcing new policy details. Centro Habana Collapse Risk: A partial ceiling collapse in a Centro Habana building housing 300+ residents left residents fearing a larger structural failure. Holguín Poisoning Deaths: In Holguín, two people died and a third was left in critical condition after ingesting food prepared with nitrite salt mistakenly used in a home kitchen. Cuba-US Tensions, Again: Cuban officials condemned the new U.S. measures as attacks on both public and private sectors, while Washington’s pressure continues to dominate the week’s Cuba coverage. Science & Education: University of Holguín launched a Belgian-supported doctoral partnership to train 15 Cuban professionals through research and dual-degree pathways. Culture: Cuba selected the film “Malecón” for the Oscars’ Best International Feature category.