The GAESA people are closer to mobsters rather than ideologically motivated communists. And so they are likely to be the group the Trump administration will work with if the current regime collapses.
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Who Controls Cuba’s Economy? What to Know About GAESA.
A shadowy state enterprise run by the military is a focal point of Washington's pressure campaign against Cuba.
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May 16, 2026 at 5:17 PM
The GAESA people are closer to mobsters rather than ideologically motivated communists. And so they are likely to be the group the Trump administration will work with if the current regime collapses.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Leaked documents appear to show Cuban military conglomerate GAESA sitting on billions in liquid assets as energy grid collapses and food insecurity grows
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Leaked documents show Cuban military sitting on billions of dollars amid humanitarian crisis
Internal documents show how much the Cuban military has diverted resources to build hotels.
www.miamiherald.com
December 30, 2024 at 6:24 PM
Leaked documents appear to show Cuban military conglomerate GAESA sitting on billions in liquid assets as energy grid collapses and food insecurity grows
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www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
When I was there people were really frustrated that as the economy collapsed hotels owned by gaesa (which does not have to offer public accounting of its expenses) continued to be built
December 30, 2024 at 6:27 PM
When I was there people were really frustrated that as the economy collapsed hotels owned by gaesa (which does not have to offer public accounting of its expenses) continued to be built
Rubio said that the US is offering $100 million in aid, including food and medicine. But there is a condition: the government or GAESA will not receive the money.
The food is planned to be distributed through the Catholic Church and charitable groups.
The food is planned to be distributed through the Catholic Church and charitable groups.
May 21, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Rubio said that the US is offering $100 million in aid, including food and medicine. But there is a condition: the government or GAESA will not receive the money.
The food is planned to be distributed through the Catholic Church and charitable groups.
The food is planned to be distributed through the Catholic Church and charitable groups.
🇺🇸🇨🇺 Rubio offers decommunization and $100 million for Cuba, but puts forward one condition.
Rubio recorded a special address in Spanish. He called the main enemy of the Cubans the GAESA organization, which owns $18 billion in assets and is closely linked to the island's communist government.
Rubio recorded a special address in Spanish. He called the main enemy of the Cubans the GAESA organization, which owns $18 billion in assets and is closely linked to the island's communist government.
May 21, 2026 at 7:24 AM
🇺🇸🇨🇺 Rubio offers decommunization and $100 million for Cuba, but puts forward one condition.
Rubio recorded a special address in Spanish. He called the main enemy of the Cubans the GAESA organization, which owns $18 billion in assets and is closely linked to the island's communist government.
Rubio recorded a special address in Spanish. He called the main enemy of the Cubans the GAESA organization, which owns $18 billion in assets and is closely linked to the island's communist government.
Cuba defends military-run GAESA as US sanctions prompt hotel exodus reut.rs/3PYgICP
Cuba defends military-run GAESA as US sanctions prompt hotel exodus
Cuba on Tuesday defended a military-run conglomerate long the target of U.S. sanctions, saying the group of businesses known as GAESA has contributed to the nation's economic and social development despite a recently ramped-up U.S. pressure campaign.
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June 2, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Cuba defends military-run GAESA as US sanctions prompt hotel exodus reut.rs/3PYgICP
The Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces control much of the island’s economy through a conglomerate known as GAESA.
In major escalation, the U.S. will sanction foreign companies supporting Cuba’s military
The Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces control much of the island’s economy through a conglomerate known as GAESA.
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July 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces control much of the island’s economy through a conglomerate known as GAESA.
No, I doubt it. This aid isn’t being filtered through GAESA.
February 25, 2026 at 10:03 PM
No, I doubt it. This aid isn’t being filtered through GAESA.
Super scoop from Nora Gámez at Miami Herald. We now have details of the deal Trump admin was trying to push on Cuba through back channel negotiations via Raulito (Raúl's bodyguard/grandson/GAESA fixer):
-Diaz-Canel leaves gov
-country's oil monopoly privatized
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-Diaz-Canel leaves gov
-country's oil monopoly privatized
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Exclusive: How politics in Miami and Cuba killed secret negotiations, U.S. energy deal
The agreement would have given the United States significant sway over Cuba as its main oil provider.
www.miamiherald.com
September 10, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Super scoop from Nora Gámez at Miami Herald. We now have details of the deal Trump admin was trying to push on Cuba through back channel negotiations via Raulito (Raúl's bodyguard/grandson/GAESA fixer):
-Diaz-Canel leaves gov
-country's oil monopoly privatized
www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
-Diaz-Canel leaves gov
-country's oil monopoly privatized
www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
To justify the most recent sanctions, Rubio repeated his claim that the military-run Cuban company GAESA is “stealing” billions of dollars from the Cuban people. He also said that "not a cent" of the money generated from GAESA benefits the Cuban people.
May 15, 2026 at 1:47 PM
To justify the most recent sanctions, Rubio repeated his claim that the military-run Cuban company GAESA is “stealing” billions of dollars from the Cuban people. He also said that "not a cent" of the money generated from GAESA benefits the Cuban people.
Gaesa are so fifth century, really. We have better contracts these days. Sort of. 😝
August 28, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Gaesa are so fifth century, really. We have better contracts these days. Sort of. 😝
EUA aumentam pressão contra Cuba com novas sanções econômicas. Companhia canadense do setor do Níquel que atuava na ilha e a estatal Gaesa foram atingidas pela nova sanção.
EUA aumentam pressão contra Cuba com novas sanções econômicas - Sul 21
Companhia canadense do setor do Níquel que atuava na ilha e a estatal Gaesa foram ating
EUA aumentam pressão contra Cuba com novas sanções econômicas
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May 8, 2026 at 10:22 PM
EUA aumentam pressão contra Cuba com novas sanções econômicas. Companhia canadense do setor do Níquel que atuava na ilha e a estatal Gaesa foram atingidas pela nova sanção.
Hey, folks. Finally got around to writing up some thoughts, or more specifically some questions, I have after the latest GAESA scoop from the Herald.
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August 20, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Hey, folks. Finally got around to writing up some thoughts, or more specifically some questions, I have after the latest GAESA scoop from the Herald.
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ABD'den Küba'ya yeni kuşatma hamlesi: Abluka derinleşiyor
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ABD'den Küba'ya yeni kuşatma hamlesi: Abluka derinleşiyor
ABD Dışişleri Bakanı Marco Rubio, Küba'daki GAESA holdingini ve maden şirketlerini klasik gerekçelerle yaptırım listesine aldıklarını duyurdu.
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June 23, 2026 at 4:38 PM
ABD'den Küba'ya yeni kuşatma hamlesi: Abluka derinleşiyor
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Primary institutional targets are expected to include GAESA, the military conglomerate controlling an estimated 70% of Cuba's formal economy, alongside MINFAR and MININT.
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May 2, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Primary institutional targets are expected to include GAESA, the military conglomerate controlling an estimated 70% of Cuba's formal economy, alongside MINFAR and MININT.
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Rubio defends new U.S. sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA
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Rubio defends new U.S. sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA
Rubio defends new U.S. sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA, amidst concerns over economic impact.
www.thehindu.com
May 10, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Rubio defends new U.S. sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA
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U.S. Sec. of State Marco Rubio has held secret talks w/ Col. Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, the grandson & close aide of Raúl Castro, as the Trump admin. ramps up pressure on Cuba to strike a deal, Axios 1st reported & the Miami Herald also report.
Rodríguez Castro, known as “El Cangrejo,” is...
Rodríguez Castro, known as “El Cangrejo,” is...
February 18, 2026 at 10:30 PM
U.S. Sec. of State Marco Rubio has held secret talks w/ Col. Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, the grandson & close aide of Raúl Castro, as the Trump admin. ramps up pressure on Cuba to strike a deal, Axios 1st reported & the Miami Herald also report.
Rodríguez Castro, known as “El Cangrejo,” is...
Rodríguez Castro, known as “El Cangrejo,” is...
O êxodo dos grupos hoteleiros espanhóis veio pouco antes da implantação de novas penalidades severas dos EUA na sexta-feira visando empresas estrangeiras que fazem negócios com entidades estatais cubanas — especialmente o conglomerado GAESA administrado pelo exército.
June 5, 2026 at 1:57 PM
O êxodo dos grupos hoteleiros espanhóis veio pouco antes da implantação de novas penalidades severas dos EUA na sexta-feira visando empresas estrangeiras que fazem negócios com entidades estatais cubanas — especialmente o conglomerado GAESA administrado pelo exército.
Excellent reporting on how the Cuban govt military dept GAESA has billions that could be used for urgent aid but is instead being used (through GAESA owned Almest and Gaviota) to invest in tourism. Crony communist corruption, not egalitarianism, rules the island.
www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
Leaked documents show Cuban military sitting on billions of dollars amid humanitarian crisis
Internal documents show how much the Cuban military has diverted resources to build hotels.
www.miamiherald.com
December 30, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Excellent reporting on how the Cuban govt military dept GAESA has billions that could be used for urgent aid but is instead being used (through GAESA owned Almest and Gaviota) to invest in tourism. Crony communist corruption, not egalitarianism, rules the island.
www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
Thanks. So, not Putin. GAESA sounds like what Trump wants MAGA to become.
March 16, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Thanks. So, not Putin. GAESA sounds like what Trump wants MAGA to become.
Cuba defende conglomerado militar Gaesa em meio às sanções dos EUA
Cuba defende conglomerado militar Gaesa em meio às sanções dos EUA
www.cnnbrasil.com.br
June 2, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Cuba defende conglomerado militar Gaesa em meio às sanções dos EUA
My older game Gaesa you gave your dice that were magic to your fae to get a bonus now but eventually have them used against you.
So not permanent dice jail but a bit like it?
So not permanent dice jail but a bit like it?
August 2, 2026 at 11:54 PM
My older game Gaesa you gave your dice that were magic to your fae to get a bonus now but eventually have them used against you.
So not permanent dice jail but a bit like it?
So not permanent dice jail but a bit like it?
I got @plovesh.bsky.social a plush hamburger I’m gonna try to convince her to name it amber gaesa
November 23, 2024 at 8:41 PM
I got @plovesh.bsky.social a plush hamburger I’m gonna try to convince her to name it amber gaesa
In Cuba one military-run company controls around 40% of GDP but it has no website or published accounts and its ownership structure is secret!
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The military company running a ‘parallel state’ in Cuba
Secretive Gaesa group at heart of talks with Trump administration on communist-led island’s future
www.ft.com
May 13, 2026 at 6:56 AM
In Cuba one military-run company controls around 40% of GDP but it has no website or published accounts and its ownership structure is secret!
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Se estima que Gaesa, un grupo dirigido por el clan de Raúl Castro, controla con total opacidad el 70% de la economía cubana.
Así es Gaesa, el conglomerado opaco fundado en los noventa por Raúl Castro para dominar la vida de Cuba y que Trump quiere fulminar
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June 5, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Se estima que Gaesa, un grupo dirigido por el clan de Raúl Castro, controla con total opacidad el 70% de la economía cubana.