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Continuation of National Emergency Regarding Cuba

Original title: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Cuba and of the Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and Movement of Vessels

February 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This order maintains legal restrictions on U.S. vessels entering Cuban waters, which affects maritime travel and foreign policy operations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Maritime vessel operators

Vessel operators remain subject to federal regulations restricting their movement and anchorage in Cuban territorial waters.

Cuban government

The government remains the subject of U.S. national emergency declarations and associated maritime restrictions.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 13, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

President Trump has extended the concerning Cuba for another year, maintaining existing regulations on the movement of vessels in Cuban territorial waters. The order cites concerns over potential mass migration and the use of force against U.S. vessels as reasons for the extension.

Key Facts

The national emergency regarding Cuba was originally declared on March 1, 1996.
The emergency authority regulates the anchorage and movement of vessels to prevent unauthorized entry into Cuban waters.
The administration cites the risk of mass migration and potential use of force against U.S. vessels as the basis for the extension.
This notice is issued under section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this executive order actually do?

It extends an existing for one year, which keeps in place specific federal regulations that restrict U.S. vessels from entering Cuban territorial waters.

Why is this emergency still in effect after nearly 30 years?

The document states that the Cuban government has not demonstrated it will refrain from using excessive force against U.S. vessels and that unauthorized entry into Cuban waters could facilitate mass migration, which the U.S. considers a threat to national security.

Why It Matters

This order maintains legal restrictions on U.S. vessels entering Cuban waters, which affects maritime travel and foreign policy operations.

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