The Heat: Cuba-US tensions | Millions suffering from blockade
Cuba has faced a deepening energy crisis for more than six months after Washington imposed an oil blockade. Blackouts are now routine, hospitals are struggling, and water supplies are affected. Meanwhile, US threats against the island continue. #cuba #blockade #us #heat
Host: Anand Naidoo
Guests: Ben Norton is founder and editor-in-chief of Geopolitical Economy Report. Vijay Prashad has made several visits to Cuba over the years and he is co-author of the book "On Cuba: Reflections on 70 years of Revolution and Struggle". Reed Lindsay is a journalist with the independent US media outlet, Belly of the Beast.
0:00-2:57 Cuba's oil crisis leaves hospitals and families struggling 2:58-5:01 Why Cuba's fuel shortage is devastating daily life 5:02-6:28 How the blockade is affecting food and medicine 6:29-8:38 Is regime change the goal of US sanctions? 8:39-10:37 The history behind Cuba's economic blockade 10:38-12:49 How the oil blockade is strangling Cuba's economy 12:50-14:24 Could the US move towards military action in Cuba? 14:25-17:03 Why Marco Rubio is driving pressure on Cuba 17:04-19:40 America's long history of intervention in Latin America 19:41-21:18 Six months of power cuts, water shortages and fuel scarcity 21:19-23:56 Does Cuba face the threat of a US attack? 23:57-27:57 What a Cuba conflict could mean for the Caribbean
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