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U.S. Fuel Sanctions Push Cuba’s Healthcare to the Brink—But Who Really Suffers?

By Economics Desk | February 21, 2026

While U.S. sanctions aim to topple Cuba’s regime, the real victims are everyday Cuban families facing a collapsing healthcare system amidst energy shortages exacerbated by Washington’s fuel blockade.

For decades, the United States has maintained a hard line against the Cuban regime, pursuing economic policies designed to pressure Havana toward political change. But as the latest round of sanctions tightens the noose around Cuba’s already fragile economy, it is clear that ordinary Cubans—not just authoritarian leaders—are paying a heavy price.Are We Sacrificing Human Lives for Political Posturing?Cuba’s healthcare system was never perfect, yet it was once a symbol of universal access in Latin America. Now, under relentless U.S. fuel restrictions targeting Cuba’s vital oil imports, hospitals face persistent blackouts, ambulances scramble for fuel to respond to emergencies, and...

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