U.S. embargo
Coverage of U.S. embargo in the Nexus archive.
- At UN, Cuba rallies support against ‘cruel’ and ‘ruthless’ US blockade
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez denounced the US embargo against Cuba at the UN General Assembly, calling it 'ruthless' and 'cruel' and accusing the US of multi-dimensional non-conventional warfare lasting nearly seven decades. The debate occurred despite Washington's diplomatic pressure to prevent it.
- Cuba pushes through sweeping free-market reforms in biggest economic shift since the revolution
Cuba has approved 176 free-market reforms to decentralize its state-run economy, including private businesses, imports/exports, and private banks, amid a U.S. energy and financial embargo. The reforms aim to address economic challenges exacerbated by the embargo, which has caused severe blackouts and resource shortages.
- Raul Castro backs sweeping Cuba reforms to revive struggling economy
Raul Castro supports economic reforms to address Cuba's struggling economy under the US embargo. The proposed measures include expanding private investment, attracting capital from Cubans abroad, and reducing the state's role, with lawmakers expected to approve key changes this week.
- Cuba says it has run out of fuel, blames U.S. embargo
Cuba has run out of fuel and blames the U.S. embargo for the shortage. The country's oil reserves are reportedly totally drained. This situation is expected to worsen Cuba's economic struggles.