The Heat: Cuba - U.S. Tensions | Oil blockade worsens energy crisis
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The ongoing U.S. oil blockade of Cuba is causing an energy crisis and severe hardship on the island of about 10 million people. It suffered another power blackout over the weekend.
Meanwhile, Washington continues to threaten Cuba but Havana is also responding. Cuban President Diaz-Canel has vowed to strengthen Island defenses against aggression. #heat #Cuba #Trump #oilembargo #havana #diazcanel #marcorubio #caribbean
Guests:
Liz Oliva Fernandez is a filmmaker, producer and journalist.
Peter Kuznick is a professor of history at American University.
Vijay Prashad is the Executive Director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and the chief correspondent for Globetrotter.
Einar Tangen is Chairman of Asia Narratives Substack.
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