Summary
The United States has reduced some restrictions on fuel sent to Cuba. The UN described the economic situation in Cuba, worsened by these sanctions, as a "humanitarian collapse."
Key Facts
- The U.S. had a fuel embargo on Cuba, limiting the amount of fuel Cuba could receive.
- This embargo is part of broader economic sanctions against Cuba.
- The United Nations reported that these sanctions contributed to severe humanitarian conditions in Cuba.
- The U.S. recently eased the fuel embargo on Cuba.
- The term "humanitarian collapse" indicates that basic needs in Cuba are not being met.
- Soraya Lennie reported on the impact of U.S. economic policies on Cuba.
