What is Trump’s endgame in Cuba?

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of Donald Trump's policies on Cuba amidst its economic struggles and emigration crisis.

As Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Cuba, the island is facing fuel shortages, economic collapse and mass emigration. But will these threats form the US president back fire? Host: Ada Barumé Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Ada Barumé

Topics covered

• Cuba
• Donald Trump
• US foreign policy
• economic collapse
• emigration
• fuel shortages

Keywords

• Trump
• Cuba
• fuel shortages
• economic collapse
• emigration
• US politics

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Places: Cuba

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