U.S. lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce effects of 'economic bombing' under energy blockade
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US lawmakers visiting Cuba criticize the economic impact of a US energy blockade, urging a permanent solution.
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Two U.S. lawmakers visiting Cuba denounced the effects of an "economic bombing" under a U.S. energy blockade. During their official visit, the lawmakers witnessed the impact of this blockade and are now calling for a permanent solution to Cuba's ongoing crises. This denouncement highlights the severe economic pressures on Cuba attributed to U.S. sanctions, particularly those impacting energy supplies. The lawmakers' statements suggest a potential push for policy changes regarding U.S.-Cuba relations.
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