looks as though changes may be on their way, but time is truly of the essence. The Omicron variant has exacerbated COVID-19 in Cuba as much as anywhere else and the citizens of the country cannot deal with the issue in the same way as their northern counterparts. They cannot isolate effectively while remaining productive, with their infrastructure failing and their communication limited. US embargoes mean that even Zoom and Microsoft teams are banned from use. It is disappointing, and Cuban’s deserve better on a simple, moral basis. Despite overwhelming support from U.S. voters to the United Nations, promises made before and after election, and dire circumstances for millions, the Biden administration has failed to lift Cuban trade embargoes. It’s an example of how the political implications of war last for decades, in this case causing many to unduly suffer. The horrifying goals of the original trade embargoes on Cuba are unfortunately still being carried out, and it is unclear when change is coming, but it is necessary.
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