What does it mean to be a good Cuban-American? If you’d have asked me that question six years ago my answer would have been the standardized one, because it was an answer that had been etched into my mind since I was young. To be a good Cuban-American I had to: Vehemently hate the CubanContinueContinue reading “A good Cuban-American”
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Unlearning the Blockade
Testimonials from Cuban-Americans about rediscovering Cuba and opposing the U.S. blockade
What is the U.S. Embargo on Cuba?
The U.S. embargo on Cuba has caused decades of hardship for ordinary Cubans, cutting off access to essential goods and deepening economic crises. Lifting the embargo would empower the Cuban people to shape their own future, strengthen family ties, and offer new opportunities for economic recovery.
Breaking Down the Myths: Why the Embargo on Cuba Just Isn’t Working
For more than 60 years, the U.S. embargo on Cuba has failed to achieve its objectives. Instead of promoting freedom and democracy, it has inflicted widespread suffering on ordinary Cubans while isolating Cuban Americans from their heritage. Here, we address and debunk some of the most common arguments used to defend the embargo: “The embargoContinueContinue reading “Breaking Down the Myths: Why the Embargo on Cuba Just Isn’t Working”