17
Jun 2026
World
World
Cuba calculates damage to economy and society from US blockade
Over 67 years, the US embargo and executive orders signed by Trump have caused billions of dollars in damage to Cuba's economy, according to an article on the official Cubadebate portal.
It is also noted that infant mortality on the island has increased from 4.0 to 9.9 per 1,000 live births between 2017 and 2025.