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  1. The U.S. tightened the embargo on Cuba under Donald Trump, maintaining maximum pressure while Raúl Castro sought limited reforms.

US Embargo Cited as Cause of Economic Crisis in Cuba

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The United States’s oil blockade against Cuba has been condemned by Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez as an “act of collective punishment”. Reports indicate that the far-reaching US embargo has caused great damage to Cuban economic development. The crisis is characterized by critical shortages and blackouts lasting up to 20 hours a day.

From dominicanrepublicpost.com, theglobeandmail.com

Why it matters

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The ongoing US embargo is cited as a major factor contributing to the current economic and humanitarian crisis in Cuba. The lack of fuel and critical shortages are severely disrupting the ability of the economy to function and provide necessities.

The U.S. tightened the embargo on Cuba under Donald Trump, maintaining maximum pressure while the Cuban government sought limited reforms.

From theglobeandmail.com

Who's involved

  • CubaSovereign state experiencing severe economic strain due to the embargo.
  • Donald TrumpPresident of the United States whose administration tightened the economic embargo.
  • HavanaThe capital city of Cuba, where the humanitarian crisis is unfolding.

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  • CubaSpeculative

    Cuba might face increased costs and reduced revenue due to the continued application of US economic coercion.

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  1. US designs new economic coercion against Cuba; Canada appoints ambassador.1 source
  2. The US oil embargo is causing energy shortages in Cuba, prompting a study by Ricardo Torres.Sub-event
  3. Embargo pressure is impacting Cuba's economic liberalization efforts.1 source
  4. Cuba's economic reforms are being hampered by the ongoing U.S. embargo and policy of maximum pressure.1 source
  5. Cuba blames the U.S. embargo for its current national crisis.1 source
  6. U.S. measures tighten economic, commercial, and financial embargo against Cuba.1 source
  7. Cuba's economic crisis is driving citizens to migrate to Brazil.Sub-event
  8. The US embargo is severely impacting the Cuban economy.1 source

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