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Cuban official on Trump's threats as tensions with U.S. rise

For months, the Trump administration has ramped up pressure and threats against Cuba. A de facto oil blockade now means hours of blackouts, plus food and water shortages for millions on the island.

Cuban official on Trump's threats as tensions with U.S. rise

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For months, the Trump administration has ramped up pressure and threats against Cuba.

A de facto oil blockade now means hours of blackouts, plus food and water shortages for millions on the island.

While President Trump has threatened a takeover, Cuban officials say they're still willing to talk.

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For months, the Trump administration has ramped up pressure and threats against Cuba. A de facto oil blockade now means hours of blackouts, plus food and water shortages for millions on the island. While President Trump has threatened a takeover, Cuban officials say they're still willing to talk.

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  • Amna Nawaz discussed the tensions with Carlos Fernández de Cossío, Cuba's deputy foreign minister.

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