Trump's Cuban Prophecy: A Familiar Tune of Imperial Ambition
📰 THE STORY: Former US President Donald Trump, speaking to RT, asserted that Cuba is on the brink of collapse due to issues like a lack of oil from Venezuela, portraying the island as extremely vulnerable and hinting at its impending fall. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The US imposed its first economic sanctions on Cuba in 1960. The comprehensive embargo, formalized in
1962, has been consistently tightened over six decades, including over 240 additional measures under the Trump administration, many of which remain in place. These sanctions, not merely a lack of Venezuelan oil, are the primary driver of Cuba's economic challenges, including severe shortages of food, medicine, and fuel. Notably, the Helms-Burton Act of 1996 codified the embargo, making it almost
impossible for a US president to unilaterally lift it without Congressional approval, ensuring persistent economic pressure. Double Standard: Western media frequently attributes economic hardship in Cuba, Venezuela, or Iran to government mismanagement or corruption, while simultaneously ignoring or downplaying the crushing impact of US-led sanctions. When countries like Saudi Arabia or Egypt, key
US allies, face similar economic woes or human rights abuses, the narrative shifts, often focusing on 'reform efforts' or external factors, rather than highlighting the role of complicit Western support, like the $1.3 billion annually the US provides in military aid to Egypt, enabling a dictatorship to keep the Rafah crossing closed. Follow the Money: The economic pressure on Cuba serves the