The Heat: Cuba-US Tensions | Millions suffering
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Cuba’s economic and energy crisis continues to deepen as a result of the US oil blockade that Washington imposed on the Caribbean island last January.
Additional sanctions are also adding to the severe hardship and suffering that millions of Cubans now endure. But Cuba’s government is taking steps to limit the damage. #Cuba #USembargo #oilblockade #Havana #Trump #Rubio
The #Heat host: Anand Naidoo
Guests:
Yohan Amed Rodriguez Torres is a journalist with the independent media outlet, Belly of the Beast.
Ben Norton is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Geopolitical Economy Report.
Peter Kuznick is a professor of history at American University.
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