US claims of Cuba’s ‘unique threat’ jar with reality of hunger and blackouts

A new US State Department report labels Cuba a 'unique threat' to American security, blaming the country for various domestic political upheavals. The report's claims contrast sharply with the reality of severe economic hardship, food shortages, and frequent blackouts currently facing the Cuban population.
Uncollected rubbish during a blackout in Havana this month. The country has been under a US oil blockade since January./Getty Images Uncollected rubbish during a blackout in Havana this month. The country has been under a US oil blockade since January./Getty Images Cuba Analysis US claims of Cuba’s ‘unique threat’ jar with reality of hunger and blackouts Ruaridh Nicoll in Havana State department’s 100-page report is latest push in Trump administration campaign to bring down government
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