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US energy blockade leaves Cuban farmers struggling to feed a nation
- A U.S. energy blockade has caused severe shortages of water, power, and gas in Cuba, making it harder for Eduardo Obiols Sobredo to feed Cubans of all ages.
- Farming equipment in Cuba is largely inactive due to a lack of fuel, leading to slower land clearing and reduced productivity.
- Cuba experienced a three-month fuel shortage after the U.S. targeted Venezuela and threatened countries supplying oil to Cuba.
- Producers rely more on horse-drawn carts for transporting goods, which causes produce bruising and diminishes quality and supply.
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US energy blockade leaves Cuban farmers struggling to feed a nation
Farmers across Cuba are struggling to feed the country amid a U.S. energy blockade that's causing severe shortages. Farming equipment is silent due to lack of fuel.
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Eduardo Obiols Surdo struggles to feed young and older Cubans, an even more difficult task now due to an energy blockade of the United States that has caused extensive cuts in water and electricity, as well as a serious shortage of gasoline.
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right2Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
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