Regime Change by Other Means The United States has a long history of attempting to topple governments deemed unfriendly, but its latest move in Cuba raises questions about the effectiveness and ethics of this approach.
The recent electricity blackouts plaguing Cuba are not a natural disaster, but rather the result of Washington's decision to sanction Venezuelan oil shipments to the island nation.
This calculated move is a clear attempt to exert pressure on the Cuban government. The US has been threatening tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Venezuela, effectively strangling Cuba's energy supply.