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If the American embargo of Cuba ended, what do you think would happen to the USA and Cuba? (thelemmy.club)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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This isn't meant to be a discussion on the morality of the embargo, but the affects of the embargo ending for both countries. These affects can be political, economic, or social.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

What does Russia in 2024 have to do with the blockade? Cuba has been trying to peacefully trade with the US for 60 years - even when the USSR provided aid.

Make no mistake about who is imposing the embargo

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Besides nationalizing US businesses without compensation, Cuba got in pretty hot water during the Cold War for its hosting of Soviet Nukes. While I completely agree the embargo is pointless at this time, the increased presence of Russian influence could stir up some old feelings.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

US businesses? You mean mob-run casinos? Or hereditary plantation owners?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Worse. Oil. I’m not defending their decisions, I’m just explaining why I think it’s unlikely.