GAESA stands for Grupo de Administración Empresarial, S.A.

Wikipedia: “It is a secretive, powerful business megaconglomerate owned and operated by the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces. Established in the 1990s, the military-run enterprise acts as a holding company that controls an estimated 40 to 70% of the Cuban economy, managing dozens of subsidiaries in tourism (e.g., Gaviota hotels), retail, banking, remittances, and port logistics.”

Rubio: “Today, Cuba is not controlled by any “revolution.” Cuba is controlled by GAESA. A “state within the state” that is accountable to no one and hoards the profits from its businesses for the benefit of a small elite. And the only role played by the so-called “government” is to demand that you continue making “sacrifices” and repressing anyone who dares to complain.

President Trump is offering a new relationship between the U.S. and Cuba. But it must be directly with you, the Cuban people, not with GAESA.”