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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.

Cuban Officials Blame US Embargo for Economic Collapse and Shortages

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Abel Prieto, a key ideologue in the Cuban regime, publicly blamed the United States embargo for Cuba's economic collapse, stating the nation is facing its most challenging moment. Prieto disclosed that 34 international banks have stopped transactions with Cuba, and 7,000 containers of medical supplies are stranded across the Caribbean due to fears of US retaliation. Separately, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez condemned the United States’s oil blockade at the United Nations General Assembly.

From cubaheadlines.com, dominicanrepublicpost.com

Why it matters

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The ongoing embargo is severely impacting the Cuban economy, with the tourism sector described as 'shattered' and public transportation barely existing. The restrictions have led to alarming statistics, including a doubling of the infant mortality rate in Cuba.

The United States tightened the embargo on Cuba under Donald Trump, maintaining pressure while the Cuban government sought limited reforms.

From cubaheadlines.com

Who's involved

  • CubaThe sovereign state facing economic crisis due to the embargo.
  • Donald TrumpThe former US President whose administration tightened the embargo.

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

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