Castro's reign was pretty marked with attempted coups, assassinations, and outright invasion. You know, the standard cold war experience.
The whole 'make life as hard as possible so the people have no choice but overthrow their government' strategy hasn't really been effective. Ever.
What has been effective (in Cuba, at least) is the strategy of "make life as hard as possible on Cubans so most Americans will look at Cuba and think communism doesn't work."
Leto Atreides II WOULD be a supporter of Batista.
For sure, lol. Was a very funny joke
I visited Cuba some months ago. Amazing what they can and have done better than supposedly "first world" countries like the US in terms of healthcare, houselessness, etc. Of course they also have many issues but almost all of them can be traced to the blockade.
The blockade is utterly indefensible. A crime against humanity.
Is there any way to (legally) circumvent the blockade? I know they don't have access to steam so it's not like people can buy Cuban games like they can buy Russian games, but is there any other way (short of going there on vacation)?
They are joining BRICS, so hopefully trade expands.