Cubans Aren’t Sleeping in Sweltering Blackouts
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Cubans are enduring severe blackouts due to an oil blockade imposed by the Trump administration, which has lasted six months. Without electricity for fans or air conditioning, people struggle to sleep in the sweltering heat. The situation highlights the impact of U.S. sanctions on everyday life in Cuba.
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Mentions 'Trump administration’s oil blockade' as the cause
The oil blockade is attributed to the Trump administration.
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The oil blockade is attributed to the Trump administration.
New York Times- Mentions 'Trump administration’s oil blockade' as the cause
- Highlights the blockade has been in effect for six months
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Loaded language removedOur reporter Jack Nicas visits a sweltering Cuba where, six months into the Trump administration’s oil blockade, people struggle to sleep with no electricity for fans or air-conditioning.
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The oil blockade is attributed to the Trump administration.
New York TimesPeople struggle to sleep with no electricity for fans or air-conditioning.
New York TimesThe blockade has been in effect for six months.
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