‘Policy of abuse’: Women march in Cuba against US energy blockade

Al Jazeera
April 7, 2026
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Women in Cuba marched against the US energy blockade, calling it a 'policy of abuse.'

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Women in Cuba marched in protest against the US energy blockade, which they describe as a "policy of abuse." This demonstration specifically targets US actions preventing oil from reaching the island nation. The march follows several recent protests organized by the Cuban government, calling on the United States to lift restrictions impacting energy supplies. These coordinated efforts highlight the ongoing tension between the two countries and the Cuban government's strategy to mobilize public sentiment against US sanctions. The protests aim to pressure the Trump administration to ease the blockade and allow critical resources, such as oil, into Cuba.

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The Cuban government organized this and other recent protests to pressure the Trump administration to lift sanctions.

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