About this episode
The episode discusses the recent escalation of US sanctions on Cuba and its implications for the country's economy and political situation.
Last Friday, Washington escalated its anti-Cuba policy again, with President Donald Trump signing an executive order broadening sanctions on the tiny Caribbean nation of 10 million. The move follows earlier US pressure on Venezuelan oil exports this year, which has further strained Cuba’s already fragile economy. Havana strongly condemned the measures, describing them as “collective punishment” against its population. Located just 95 miles from the US, Cuba has long lived under embargoes, with Washington pursuing regime change policies since the 1960s. Will Cuba reach its breaking point this time around? Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics covered
- US-Cuba relations
- sanctions
- economic impact
- political policy
- embargoes
Keywords
- Cuba
- sanctions
- Donald Trump
- Havana
- Venezuela
- embargo
- economy
- politics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Washington
Places: Cuba, Havana, Venezuela, Caribbean
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