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How the U.S. Is Crippling Cuba’s Economy

New York Times - WorldEN 1 min read 100% complete by Frances Robles, Katrin Bennhold, Leila Medina, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, Rafaela Balster and Parin BehroozFebruary 24, 2026 at 06:29 PM
How the U.S. Is Crippling Cuba’s Economy
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In February 2026, a report highlighted Cuba's severe economic crisis, the worst in 67 years, exacerbated by blackouts and fuel shortages. The report attributes the crisis to tightened U.S. restrictions on oil under President Trump. Frances Robles, an international correspondent, discussed the situation with Katrin Bennhold. The report details how these U.S. policies are impacting the Cuban economy. The collaborative report was produced by Frances Robles, Katrin Bennhold, Leila Medina, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, Rafaela Balster and Parin Behrooz.

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Katrin Bennhold ×250% Frances Robles ×260% Donald Trump 70% United States ×280% Cuba ×490%

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cuba economy 100% economic crisis 90% u.s. restrictions 80% fuel shortages 70% blackouts 60% oil restrictions 50% trump administration 40%

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Cuba

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