The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that ExxonMobil can proceed with a lawsuit against Cuban state-owned companies in American courts regarding property seized after Fidel Castro's rise to power. This 6-3 decision marks the second ruling in favor of U.S. property owners affected by the Cuban government's confiscations over 65 years ago, potentially providing leverage for the Trump administration to apply pressure on Cuba.
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