Talking Points

U.S. EMBARGO AND SANCTIONS ARE DESIGNED TO CAUSE ECONOMIC CRISIS For 60 years, the United States has maintained an economic, commercial and financial embargo (also commonly referred to as a “blockade”) against Cuba.  The embargo’s explicit purpose – as stated by a secret State Department memorandum in 1960 – is to “to bring about hunger,…

Download PDF CLARIFYING THE HYPE OF NOV. 15. In response to questions and concerns, as well as misinformation, surroundingthe protests planned for November 15, 2021, and overall continued incendiary rhetoric related to Cuba, here is additional context and background thatmay prove useful. Role of the economic and humanitarian crisis facing Cubans in spurring frustration The…