50 years since start of US embargo on Cuba
In October, 1960 the United States imposed a partial embargo on Cuba. Two years later, it would be strengthened to a near-total embargo. To help explain the state of Cuba since the start of the 50-year embargo, we talk with Michael Voss, Cuba correspondent for our partner, the BBC.
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