U.S.-Cuba Sanctions: The U.S. Treasury says it will tighten sanctions on Cuba, targeting travel and financial transactions and rolling back parts of Biden-era openings for Cuban private businesses. Diplomacy & Pushback: Cuba’s National Assembly vice president and the European Parliament hosted “Cuba Si, Blockade No” events, with Havana and allies arguing the blockade is the real driver of the island’s crisis. Energy & Business Fallout: China’s ambassador highlighted new solar and storage projects in Cuba, while Reuters reports Cuba’s deputy prime minister says Sherritt and Antilles Gold have not withdrawn—though both paused direct involvement amid sanctions. Economy Watch: The informal market closed with the dollar around 760 CUP and the euro near 865 CUP, both rising again. Culture & Film: Cuba selected “Malecón,” by Spanish director Carlos Larrazábal, as its Oscar entry for Best International Feature. Sports: Cuba led the Caribbean at the Chess Olympiad, and Holguín’s Cubs received their flag for the 65th National Baseball Series. Human Rights: A lawsuit in Kentucky alleges a Cuban man died of dehydration in jail custody after alleged failures in mental-health care and language access. U.S. Politics & Cuban Roots: Marco Rubio and a Cuban-immigrant daughter of Cuban immigrants, Sara Carter, were highlighted during Hispanic Heritage Month events at the White House.