This Friday, March 6 at 9am on Radiozine, tune in to KBOO Community Radio** for a timely interview about the intensifying U.S. economic blockade on Cuba. Emma Lugo speaks with local organizers John and Fidel about the growing impact of U.S. policy on the island nation and what it means for people both in Cuba and here in Portland. The conversation explores the history of the 64-year blockade and the latest developments escalating economic pressure on the Cuban government.
Recently, President Trump signed an executive order declaring Cuba an “existential threat” to the United States and expanding enforcement measures tied to the longstanding embargo. The order announced that any country sending oil to Cuba would face a 100% increase in U.S. tariffs on goods sold to the United States. Critics argue that these measures are designed to intensify economic hardship on the island, which is already experiencing severe fuel shortages affecting power generation and transportation.
Portland End the Blockade of Cuba recently hosted a teach-in at the Central Library in downtown Portland to educate the community about what organizers describe as an expanding U.S. economic war against Cuba. Speakers addressed the history of U.S. efforts to isolate the Cuban government, the humanitarian impact of sanctions, and ways Portland residents can organize in solidarity with the Cuban people.
To learn more about the ongoing work of Portland End the Blockade of Cuba, contact John Waller at johnwaller46@gmail.com or 831-261-2025. And don’t miss Radiozine this Friday at 9am on KBOO Community Radio for this important local conversation about international policy, economic sanctions, and grassroots organizing.