How Cuba Is Faring With U.S. Embargo After 60 Years
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2 жыл бұрынToday marks 60 years since President John F. Kennedy implemented a full U.S. embargo on Cuba, which was strengthened by former President Trump, creating widespread shortages of food and medicine on the small island nation. NBC News’ Ed Augustin reports from Havana, Cuba to explain how Cubans are faring today one year into President Biden’s tenure.
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@regs3836 2 жыл бұрын
It is so beyond time to let go of this hold on Cuba. We don’t treat China this way! But we seem to treat everything south of the USA as second class.
@lettucesalad3560 2 жыл бұрын
Tell the 10 milion Cuban Americans that lobby congress to keep sanctions on. Not to mention the repression of Cuban protestors doesn't make the case to ease up.
@yourfavoriteperson3653 2 жыл бұрын
This will cause more problem for the usa actually. Also this is the price for going communist
@nripanbabu3667 2 жыл бұрын
@@yourfavoriteperson3653 communism is a enemy of USA for a long time , at the time of soviet union america coundnt even do a single dust on USSR , now after the collapse USA its targeting cuba , vietnam and china. ''Shame on USA''
@nripanbabu3667 2 жыл бұрын
communism is a enemy of USA for a long time , at the time of soviet union america coundnt even do a single dust on USSR , now after the collapse USA its targeting cuba , vietnam and china. ''Shame on USA''
@saucejohnson9862 2 жыл бұрын
Just imagine Cuba without Castro.. Not everything is America’s fault.
@agnesmarucio4846 2 жыл бұрын
This embargo is a crime with many people starving. SHAME ON AMERICA!
@Stoicsaiyan 2 жыл бұрын
Not America the Cuban gov.
@TruWill99 2 жыл бұрын
@@Stoicsaiyan I thought America is sanctioning Cuba?
@thecubankid324l7 2 жыл бұрын
Shame on Castro and his communist government, America has nothing to do with what’s happening in Cuba
@Stoicsaiyan 2 жыл бұрын
@@thecubankid324l7 exactly someone with a brain gets it
@TruWill99 2 жыл бұрын
@@thecubankid324l7 Shame on America for supporting Batista. The most brutal, bloodthirsty dictator Cuba has ever seen.
@Monkeyman-pt6gs Жыл бұрын
Many people claim the reason Cuba is failing is socialism, completely ignoring the embargo that has been occurring for 60 years
@mush6681 Жыл бұрын
What a socialist country doesn't need dirty capitalists to trade with them don't they?
@Monkeyman-pt6gs Жыл бұрын
@@mush6681 if socialism will inevitably fail, then let it fail instead of starving the country through embargo
@mush6681 Жыл бұрын
@@Monkeyman-pt6gs well all things inevitably fail even capitalism plus were not "starving" you it's still a market place out there with many more other countries willing to trade. Also don't some of our companies trade with yours
@mush6681 Жыл бұрын
@@Monkeyman-pt6gs plus y'know, most of our enemy's are socialist and also hate us so it makes sense they'll band with each other, and so embargo it is
@Monkeyman-pt6gs Жыл бұрын
@@mush6681 The US is the worlds largest exporter of grain, and also Cubas closest and largest neighbor
@chessdaddy0720 2 жыл бұрын
It is shameful that US is still using its mighty power to sanction such small island country. Let people have a chance to live in a decent life.
@nripanbabu3667 2 жыл бұрын
yes, bro thats the problem and no one cares about the USA because the media are all in favour of the USA . I am happy that many like u understand about the injustices made by the USA
@zlayer3170 2 жыл бұрын
I’m a Cuban and the communist government doesn’t allow us to trade among ourselves or others, so USA sinks those hypocritical idiots that demand what they don’t allow.
@grandmalovesmebest 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. First the US destroyed Cuba and then all the 1% who owned everything and who had all the education, took their money and degrees and abandoned their ppl. All the Cuban ppl wanted was a free country and they are still suffering bc of it. God bless the ppl who stayed to build their country. We have not forgotten you and we admire your strength and courage.
@nripanbabu3667 2 жыл бұрын
@@grandmalovesmebest yes bro.
@benitosierrajr3958 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I sympathize Cuba, which after Obama lifted the 6 decades of embargo on the country, sadly was short lived because of Trump and his stupid racist decisions along with his Republican posses being idiots when they re-enacted sanctions during Trump’s time in office, and I feel bad, this hurt them badly, not just for tourism but also economically, because Cuba wanted to change and get out of their communistic ways, I will give Cuba praise because they getting through the pandemic much better than Europe, and especially both the United States, and China.
@winthrop1177 2 жыл бұрын
America be like : “give your people freedom or we will starve your people” 🤦🏽♂️
@nodeins1848 Жыл бұрын
Fun fact: Cuba is a way more free country then the Usa
@ghettolemon3993 Жыл бұрын
@@nodeins1848lies I’m Cuban . Speak ur mind on the streets and u will be taken by the officers
@nodeins1848 Жыл бұрын
@@ghettolemon3993 Are you in the usa or cuba?
@nodeins1848 Жыл бұрын
@@ghettolemon3993 Wana respond?
@ghettolemon3993 Жыл бұрын
@@nodeins1848 I lived in Cuba for 12 years and my dad risked his life on a raft just to go to the Americas and the only thing he regretted was not doing it sooner. Now he owns multiple homes and is almost ready to retire. Cuba is far from free
@charliechan8063 2 жыл бұрын
Im glad ppl arent forgetting about cuba!!
@bleaaarghh 2 жыл бұрын
Enough is enough, end the embargo
@astromaniacanal 2 жыл бұрын
No, end the Cuban regime
@zlayer3170 2 жыл бұрын
End the Communist Tyranny.
@astromaniacanal 2 жыл бұрын
@David Reis are you cuban? Because I am, so I know what I am talking about
@astromaniacanal 2 жыл бұрын
@David Reis I also wanted the end of the embargo, because it has only served as a justification for the regime for its ineptitude. But after the atrocities it has committed since the July 11 protests, I only wish they would tighten its neck even more. On the other hand, the worst part of the article is that with the atrocities that are happening in Cuba, the issue of the embargo is not the most important thing right now.
@abpg0578 2 жыл бұрын
@David ReisThe embargo only applies to Cuba communist Party and arm forces,not to Cuban citizens,Communists have been in power since 1959 ,private property is not allowed, only state owns everything, if you complain to much you may loose your poor job and even go to prison,besides embargo do not apply on medicines, food,and telecommunications ,US is one of the mayors chicken meat supplier and also corn products at low prices.
@aurockscastillo5460 2 жыл бұрын
End the embargo
@barakobamna 2 жыл бұрын
No they deserve it
@mudithawanninayaka3323 2 жыл бұрын
@@barakobamna how about some country sanctioned your country for years
@noah_9790 2 жыл бұрын
@@barakobamna They really don't, they've done nothing to deserve it. The embargo is quite simply a crime against the people of Cuba perpetrated by the United States government which is trying it's best to destroy Cuba while disregarding the Cuban people's right to self determination. The embargo has been condemned as inhumane by the U.N. The only two countries that didn't were the US and Israel. However, despite the blockade the Cuban people enjoy free healthcare, a longer life expectancy and lower infant mortality rate than the US and the current Cuban government has majority support.
@franciscocruzv3733 Жыл бұрын
@@noah_9790 -We should overthrow the current Cuban government-
@thatrabbitguys314 2 жыл бұрын
I bet 100$ is a lot in Cuba. I hope that father finds more ways to receive money. That country sure has noble people that do the best with what they have. I’ve recently seen a Top Gear episode we’re the fellas visit Cuba, they showed how car builders use scrap metal to fix body panels and engines on cars, what touched me is the sadness of one major car enthusiasts saying that he had a rare Italian car which the Swiss took from him when wealthy Swiss visited Cuba. Cheers.
@TKO67 2 жыл бұрын
The poor people are suffering. What is in Cuba that the U.S want's so badly that they would create a humanitarian crisis ?
@harshithsubramaniam5924 2 жыл бұрын
Cuba redistributed ITS land to ITS people and that is not acceptable.
@thecubankid324l7 2 жыл бұрын
The poor people of Cuba are starving because of the communist government. The American government have nothing to do with what’s going on with Cuba. The embargo could end and it won’t change anything
@cuba129 2 жыл бұрын
Probably oil or something
@1.4billion65 2 жыл бұрын
the US doesn't want anything from Cuba. the US government made the statement to Cuba loud and clear, end the communist dictatorship, or there will be a sanction.
@mr.h4294 2 жыл бұрын
Theyre commies... also they tried nuking us a lil bit ago
@shortmashins4031 2 жыл бұрын
I think its time to remove the embargo, younger generations of cuban didn't live during the revolution. Cuba has many potentials for export.
@dianecoaxum7780 2 жыл бұрын
Why can't we elect someone worthy of the white house. New people new beginnings
@godfather7339 2 жыл бұрын
Because of bad voting systems, that are built in a way so that we don't get actually get the ruler we want. For example in America, the voting system is such that only 2 parties exist, and people can't vote a 3rd party if they want to, because the US system says "F u" to 49% and giving them 0 power while in reality, 49% votes should get 4ô% power and the 51%, 51% power. If suppose 20 % of people vote for someone, you are going to get 0 "because you lost". There are many good systems these days, and also used in some countries, for example check out Irelands system. Secondly, the problem also lies outside of the voting system itself, news media plays a huge role in who we vote for, we never meet these people personally, maybe we see him giving a speech, but the most we see it through is News. So you elect only the people that the news guys want, and most of the times, News guys want people who pay them the most.
@leleetifra8818 2 жыл бұрын
Makes no sense.....but what do I know.....I rather help people
@bracsim 2 жыл бұрын
The only way to help the Cuban people is by removing the socialist dictatorship, they have been enslaved for 63 years, enough is enough, they deserve freedom too.
@davidtaliaferro Жыл бұрын
There's still an embargo?? why??
@jkandohanni 8 ай бұрын
Cold War and nuclear apocalypse
@gold9994 Жыл бұрын
If democracy solves everything, I can name multiple countries that failed miserably (without sanctions).
@tyemaynard3478 Жыл бұрын
The US government tells you that democracy solves everything, but they don't tell you what they mean by "democracy". What they actually mean is anyone, including military dictators, is democratic as long as they abide by US interests. Such as the the US-controlled South Korean "democracy" which murdered hundreds of thousands of communists in the Bodo League Massacre in 1950, or the overthrow of democratically elected Arbenz in Guatemala or Allende in Chile, or the Indonesian mass killings that the US helped with which killed 1-2 million people, or the invasion of Libya, and I could go on and on. Oddly enough, the US backed leader of Cuba before the revolution was a military dictator named Batista. The Cuban revolution was a popular revolution which overthrew the oppressive order of the previous regime and replaced it with a popular socialist system. The US only started having a problem with Cuba's political system AFTER Batista was overthrown, despite the post-revolution political system being MORE democratic than the US ( kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMd9psxeppualKc.html ).
@yungkunk6287 Жыл бұрын
Cuba does have democracy all government members are elected in free elections. This system is called democratic centralisim. Fidel was a dictator but now there president is chosen democratically.
@jirachi-wishmaker9242 Жыл бұрын
Without sanctions Like?
@warsamek8275 6 ай бұрын
@@jirachi-wishmaker9242 all of sub sahara africa
@extremumadventura Жыл бұрын
Failed imperialist policy remember why America separated from the Brits French and Spanish to find their own destiny. Remember.
@frenchfactorygenetics8866 2 жыл бұрын
O yea it did sooooo much
@msantacruz430 11 ай бұрын
It not the Embargo. Cubans who live there know this. The Cuban government is the real culprit.
@flatarthur3161 11 ай бұрын
Actually, it is the embargo.
@msantacruz430 11 ай бұрын
@@flatarthur3161 Great argument!
@flatarthur3161 11 ай бұрын
@@msantacruz430 The embargo was put in place to cause the Cubans suffering in hopes that they would overthrow the government.
@adamv8154 11 ай бұрын
Btw Taiwan is also under an embargo, but they are doing just fine.
@_icey 9 ай бұрын
If that were true there would be a massive chip shortage because that's where all the powerful computer stuff gets made. China is reliant on Taiwan's supply.
@bbear753 2 жыл бұрын
Trolls are telling lies on these comments. Nothing to do with the topic of the video.
@markbn2883 2 жыл бұрын
Guilble fools are believing BS also !
@MarceLoCostaGameplays7661 Жыл бұрын
CUBA exemplo de resitência e VITÓRIA CONTRA NEONAZISTAS yanques VIVA CUBA 🇨🇺🌎🕊️✊✊✊✊
@radiorebelde 6 ай бұрын
Published by the national Press. (Publicado por la prensa nacional): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zsp5ipSU0NCrhY0.html
@chrispowers8276 2 жыл бұрын
You guys did hear about the homegrown shots we don’t need these man-made stuff
@extremumadventura Жыл бұрын
Sheer blindness.
@reddmann4340 Жыл бұрын
Is the Cuban Leadership suffering like the Cuban People???? This is horrible. Wish I could help.
@marcusjeffriesjr7369 3 ай бұрын
First off the sanctions are only from american things. Any other country can freely trade with Cuba. Cuba doesn't need to trade with the US to be sucessful
@esewoods7921 11 ай бұрын
We should re establish Relations with neighboring territories and bring American wealth and prosperity to lands where we did not have relations in the past
@Kingb888 2 жыл бұрын
Tht 🧢 cap
@astromaniacanal 2 жыл бұрын
Stop talking about embargo, did you know that there are tens of teenagers in prison in Cuba just for asking for freedom? Do you know something about Cuba? respect the suffering of the Cuban people!
@terrorgaming459 2 жыл бұрын
No there isn't yankee bot cuba has freedom of speech
@astromaniacanal 2 жыл бұрын
@@terrorgaming459 what are you talking about?
@comradeiosif2794 2 жыл бұрын
The price of communism is clear: High vaccination rates whether you like it or not.
@jimmywest8684 2 жыл бұрын
I like being vaccinated more than dying of COVID.
@comradeiosif2794 2 жыл бұрын
@@jimmywest8684 Me too, but thank goodness we aren't a communist country.
@jimmywest8684 2 жыл бұрын
@@comradeiosif2794 Fair wages, free education and health care, what's so bad about that?
@comradeiosif2794 2 жыл бұрын
@@jimmywest8684 Nothing, just the people that carry it out.
@yourfavoriteperson3653 2 жыл бұрын
@@jimmywest8684 what is what cuba have, too bad they have no more rich people
@francoortiz-braden3552 Жыл бұрын
Free Cuba
@UmQasaann Жыл бұрын
Cuba is already free from US imperialism and abolish the most inhumane system that is capitalism.
@jkandohanni 8 ай бұрын
You want the us to have more influence in cuba
@jackjames7283 7 ай бұрын
@@UmQasaanncommunism is worse.
@spaghettimon3851 2 жыл бұрын
End the criminal blockade you imperialist! ¡Viva la Revolución y Fidel! ¡Viva el Socialismo! 🇨🇺 ☭
@zlayer3170 2 жыл бұрын
When you communist stop the blockade on the Cuban people and let them trade and do business freely, you cannot ask what you are unwilling to give.
@Mr.Williams23 2 жыл бұрын
Socialism won't happen in the US
@corredor305 2 жыл бұрын
Abjao la robolucion! Diaz-Canel singao!
@flower4598 2 жыл бұрын
Like the USA has ever given a 💩 about human rights!
@gracec3352 2 жыл бұрын
Viva la revolución 🇨🇺🇨🇳🇵🇸🇰🇵
@jean-claudelol563 Жыл бұрын
If there is a real embargo against Cuba, how is it that Cuba has an international debt that it is not paying off, of more than $30,000,000,000 USD and is currently being sued in international court in London for more than $1,000,000,000 USD of that debt. More international lawsuits to come, I am sure. This must be one of the weakest embargos in the history of the world.
@owenbelezos8369 Жыл бұрын
source?
@jean-claudelol563 Жыл бұрын
@@owenbelezos8369 Many, it’s all over the internet. How dense do you have to be to ask for “source” of information that is factually common knowledge. Does everything in your world revolve around denial of what everyone else sees, reads, knows and experiences while you sit in the corner like the class dunce… I don’t understand your special kind of stupid but I do admire your total commitment to it. If you use just 1% of human mental capacity to Google Cuba’s debt, it owes billions to every government and private loan source that has ever been foolish enough to loan the dictatorship any money. If you add them up they owe trillions. It wouldn’t be so bad if they were paying their debt, most nations have billions even trillions in foreign debt. However, Cuba never pays their debts.
@msantacruz430 11 ай бұрын
The embargo isn't the problem. Most cubans who live there know this.
@dw7312 2 жыл бұрын
It’s time to stop
@t23001 2 жыл бұрын
The U.S. has no quarrel with the people of Cuba. FL and NJ, in particular, have benefited greatly from the contributions of Cuban Americans. The policies of communist regime have turned the county into a giant political and economic prison. Forced labor bordering on slavery is endemic. The U.S. is right to avoid supporting this system. Further, the regime targeted nuclear missiles at the U.S., supports the regime in Venezuela, and harbors U.S. fugitives, including hijackers and New Jersey’s most wanted person: cop killer Joanne Chesimard.
@bracsim 2 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%, I’m Cuban myself, every time I see Americans supporting that socialist regime makes my blood boil, if you read the comments most people criticize the embargo but none of them criticize the 63 years of socialist regimen enslaving the Cuban people, the lies spread by the socialist media is disgusting.
@franciscocruzv3733 Жыл бұрын
@@bracsim I agree and I’m American.
@writerconsidered Жыл бұрын
I disagree, it isn't working and will never work learn from other histories. In Russia Gorbachev loosened controls over the Russian economy and that became the catalysis that over threw the soviet state. So its quite conceivable that lifting the embargo could be the catalysis that over throws the Cuban communist government. Or keep doing stupid over and over again expecting different results.
@easyprinting3297 8 ай бұрын
The world welcome Cuba back to the world community,
@lampzhade 2 жыл бұрын
Is so weird that there's only americans talking, it's almost like cubans don't care because is not their main problem... their main problem is the dictatorship of their president Diaz Canel
@johnpaciencia1684 2 жыл бұрын
Well,Embargo only applies to Cuba communist Party and arm forces,not to Cuban citizens,Communists have been in power since 1959 ,private property is not allowed, only state owns everything, if you complain to much you may loose your poor job and even go to prison,besides embargo do not apply on medicines, food,and telecommunications ,US is one of the mayors chicken meat supplier and also corn products at low prices.
@skellurip 2 жыл бұрын
where do you know that? name your source
@johnpaciencia1684 2 жыл бұрын
They erase everytime I send it to you
@johnpaciencia1684 2 жыл бұрын
@@skellurip ohh,now I see you are the one.
@skellurip 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnpaciencia1684 the one what? im literally not doing anything
@johnpaciencia1684 2 жыл бұрын
@@skellurip ok,no problem
@oscarbedia5234 2 жыл бұрын
There is not embargo pendejos cuban government its the embargo...
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