Beyoncé and Jay-Z didn't violate sanctions with Cuba visit
Beyoncé and Jay-Z did not violate US sanctions when they traveled to Cuba last year, according to a government review.
The couple celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary on a trip to Havana in April 2013, but were informally investigated due to laws banning US citizens from traveling to the communist-ruled island.
Organisers responded by arguing that the cultural trip was fully licensed by the Treasury Department, and didn't breach the rules as it didn't include typical tourist activity.
A review by the Treasury Department's Office of Inspector General said (via Reuters): "We found no indication that US sanctions were violated, and we concluded that the decision not to pursue a formal investigation was reasonable."
A US trade embargo means that Americans need a government-granted licence to travel to Cuba, with valid reasons including academic, religious, journalistic or cultural visits.
During their trip, Beyoncé and Jay-Z toured the streets of Old Havana, visited historical landmarks and chatted to local residents.
Jay Z responded to the controversy in the song 'Open Letter'.
Lyrics include: "They wanna give me jail time and a fine. Fine, let me commit a real crime."
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A review by the Treasury Department's Office of Inspector General said (via Reuters): "We found no indication that US sanctions were violated, and we concluded that the decision not to pursue a formal investigation was reasonable."
A US trade embargo means that Americans need a government-granted licence to travel to Cuba, with valid reasons including academic, religious, journalistic or cultural visits.
During their trip, Beyoncé and Jay-Z toured the streets of Old Havana, visited historical landmarks and chatted to local residents.
Jay Z responded to the controversy in the song 'Open Letter'.
Lyrics include: "They wanna give me jail time and a fine. Fine, let me commit a real crime."
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