The long history of America's conflict with Cuba
Summary
President Donald Trump mentioned possible future actions involving Cuba while discussing the war in Iran. The U.S. has imposed strong restrictions on oil shipments to Cuba, worsening the island's economy, as talks between the two countries continue. Cuba has had a tense relationship with the U.S. for almost 70 years due to its communist government and past U.S. influence over the island.Key Facts
- President Trump said he might visit Cuba after dealing with Iran.
- The U.S. has blocked nearly all oil shipments to Cuba, pushing its economy toward collapse.
- High-level talks between the U.S. and Cuba are ongoing but details are limited.
- Cuba is located about 90 miles from Florida and has been a focus of U.S. foreign policy for nearly 70 years.
- Before the 1959 revolution, Cuba was seen by many Americans as a place of casinos and parties.
- Many Cubans were unhappy because the U.S. controlled much of their economy.
- The late Fidel Castro took power in 1959 and established a communist dictatorship that lasted decades.
- Over 1.5 million Cubans have left the island for the U.S. since the 1960s due to political and economic issues.
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