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In his attempt to block oil shipments to Cuba, Donald Trump now claims the country is a safe haven for Hamas and Hezbollah, without presenting any evidence. Cubans say it’s complete nonsense. The real story? Hundreds of Palestinian students training to be doctors in Havana.
How Do Cubans Feel About Trump’s Oil Blockade?
Donald Trump’s latest executive order allows the U.S. to impose additional tariffs on countries that ship oil to Cuba. The result isn’t abstract policy. It’s collective punishment: blackouts, long gas lines, delayed medical care and families struggling to get through the day.
Mexico’s Sheinbaum Defends Aid to Cuba as Trump Threatens New Tariffs
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is warning that Trump’s threat to impose additional tariffs on countries sending oil to Cuba could trigger a humanitarian crisis. She also said Mexico will continue to offer Cuba humanitarian support.
Spotlight
Teresita’s Dream
Teresita’s Dream tells the story of Cuban scientist Teresita Rodríguez, who sets out to find a treatment for Alzheimer’s after her mother’s diagnosis. Her personal quest, joined by a team of women scientists, leads to a discovery that could transform the fight against this devastating disease.
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What The Economist Didn’t Say
A critical look at The Economist’s Cuba coverage, exposing omissions about sanctions, U.S. policy and the real causes of the crisis.
From Palenquito Hill to Caracas: The Story of Yunio
The story of Yunio, a Cuban internationalist killed in Venezuela, told through personal testimony and reflections on U.S. policy and its human impact.
Creating the Crisis, Claiming the Cure
How Trump’s sanctions devastated Cuba and Venezuela, drove out U.S. companies, and created the crisis he now uses to justify pressure and regime-change deals.
Documentaries
The War On Cuba
The War on Cuba, produced by Oliver Stone & Danny Glover, exposes the U.S. economic war on Cubans through Liz Oliva Fernández’s incisive reporting.
Hardliner on the Hudson
Liz Oliva Fernández explores Sen. Bob Menendez’s rise in New Jersey and the gap between his constituents and his hardline Cuba policy.
Uphill on the Hill
Liz Oliva Fernández investigates why Biden continues Trump’s Cuba policy, deepening the island’s crisis and fueling mass migration to the U.S.