US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States7 May 2025
Cuba - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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Exercise increased caution in Cuba due to crime and unreliable electrical power . Petty crime is a risk for travelers in Cuba. This includes pick pocketing, purse snatchings, and car break-ins. Violent crime, including armed robbery and homicide, is also on the rise in Cuba. U.S. law and regulation prohibit travel to, from, or within Cuba for tourist activities. OFAC regulates travel to, from, and within Cuba by persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction, defined to include, among other things, all U.S. citizens or residents (wherever located) and anyone in the United States, regardless of their cit
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