What Changed in the New Cuba Sanctions Framework? | From the Sanctioned Seat | Special Edition

What if sanctions aren't just restricting trade, but reshaping who gets to do business? In this special edition of From the Sanctioned Seat, Dr. Melisa Rivière examines Executive Order 14404 and explains how it adds a new IEEPA-based sanctions layer on top of the long-standing Cuba embargo under the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR). We explore the differences between IEEPA and TWEA, the Cuba Restricted List versus the SDN List, and why foreign companies, banks, insurers, and investors are now facing increased sanctions exposure. Using the Moa Nickel S.A. case study, we explore how Executive Order 14404 extends sanctions pressure beyond Cuba itself to the global commercial networks surrounding the island, raising important questions about whether sanctions are being used not only to restrict transactions, but also to reshape markets. Hosted by Dr. Melisa Rivière, anthropologist, Certified Sanctions Specialist (CSS), and director of Son Dos Alas, From the Sanctioned Seat explains Cuba sanctions, OFAC compliance, and lawful travel through clear, practical analysis. Disclaimer: The information presented in this series is for educational and informational purposes only. It reflects the host's professional experience working in educational travel and study abroad programs in Cuba for more than 15 years. This content does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.