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Cuba’s Reforms vs U.S. Sanctions | Philadelphia News
Cuba’s bold economic reforms are hitting a wall as U.S. sanctions intensify, with the Cuban ambassador at the UN questioning why Washington keeps blocking progress. Despite rolling out sweeping changes to attract private investment and ease shortages, U.S. actions—including new penalties on state-owned industries, an oil blockade, and an ongoing embargo—are crippling daily life, scaring off investors, and driving companies like a Spanish hotel chain to pull out. While experts say U.S. policy aims to reshape Cuba’s political system, not just its economy, Cuba’s rapid shifts—spurred by lost…
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