‘It’s the people who are suffering.’ How Cuba is struggling under U.S. oil blockade - Los Angeles Times
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Cuba is experiencing severe hardship due to a U.S. oil blockade affecting the nation's population.
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Cuba is facing severe economic hardship due to the longstanding U.S. oil embargo, which restricts the island nation's access to American petroleum and petroleum products. The blockade, in place since 1962, has compounded Cuba's existing energy crisis, limiting fuel supplies for transportation, electricity generation, and industry. Cubans are experiencing widespread shortages of gasoline and diesel, leading to rationing, blackouts, and disruptions to daily life including transportation and food distribution. The embargo reflects decades of U.S. policy aimed at pressuring Cuba's government, though critics argue it primarily harms ordinary citizens who depend on fuel for survival. The humanitarian impact underscores the ongoing tension between U.S. foreign policy objectives and the practical consequences for Cuba's civilian population.
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