United States Grips Cuba In 'Medieval Siege', Threatens Invasion

About this episode

The episode discusses the severe impact of the U.S. economic blockade on Cuba and features an interview with Medea Benjamin about the humanitarian crisis and potential military actions.

Only one tanker of oil has been delivered to Cuba this year as the United States imposes a brutal economic blockade enforced through a naval occupation and threats of force. The ramifications are tremendous - industries and transportation have shut down, what little food is available is rotting due to lack of refrigeration and hospitals are unable to provide life-saving care. Clearing the FOG speaks with Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CODEPINK, who has been leading humanitarian delegations to Cuba, about the crisis, retaliation against her and others for their efforts and the possibility of a military invasion. For more information, visit PopularResistance.org.

People in this episode

Hosts: Margaret Flowers, Kevin Zeese

Guest: Medea Benjamin

Topics covered

• Cuba
• economic blockade
• humanitarian crisis
• military invasion
• political tensions

Keywords

• Cuba
• economic blockade
• Medea Benjamin
• humanitarian crisis
• military invasion
• CODEPINK
• U.S. policy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CODEPINK

Places: Cuba, United States

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