Dossier
communist island
Coverage of communist island in the Nexus archive.
- Cuban farmers rush to sell land as Trump’s fuel blockade hits harvests
Cuban farmers are selling land due to Trump’s fuel blockade, which is disrupting harvests. A lack of funds and oil/diesel is hindering food access, with some crops left to rot in fields.
- US rice farmers spy a lifeline in crisis-hit Cuba
US rice farmers see an opportunity in Cuba's crisis as the communist island's opening could provide significant support for southern US planters. The potential trade development is described as a 'big shot in the arm' for the agricultural sector.