US orders deportation of Cuban official linked to ICAP amid sanctions escalation

Washington tightens pressure on Havana by targeting individuals tied to the state-run cultural institute, following recent sanctions on the entity.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-07-01 15:12 UTC · 1 min read

The United States has ordered the deportation of Carlos Antonio Lloga Domínguez, a former Cuban official, and his family.

The action targets individuals with ties to the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), which US authorities have designated as a vehicle for foreign influence and subversion.

Lloga Domínguez is currently in federal custody pending removal.

The decision reflects a broader strategy by the US government to isolate the Cuban regime through targeted measures against its diplomatic and cultural apparatus.

This move follows recent sanctions imposed on ICAP, signaling an escalation in tensions between Washington and Havana.

The deportation order underscores the intensifying focus on non-state actors and cultural institutions as leverage in the ongoing geopolitical standoff.