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EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 25 MIN

How US sanctions cripple Cuba's healthcare

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Cuba's healthcare system was once a paragon, held up as an example of what was possible in the developing world. But all that has changed. Harsh US sanctions, reimposed by the first Trump administration, are making it difficult, if not impossible, for healthcare workers to access the drugs and equipment they need. Although designed to apply political pressure to the communist government, in reality, the sanctions hurt civilians the most. The infant mortality rate is rising, and life expectancy is falling.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support.

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