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Published On 25 Mar 202625 Mar 2026
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International convoys are bringing aid to Cuba in protest against the United States fuel blockade as the Caribbean nation tries to fend off US threats of a takeover. With Cubans continuing to live with prolonged blackouts and the government preparing for a military confrontation, can the Cuban government again survive the latest US effort to overthrow it?
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This episode was produced by Chloe K Li and Sari el-Khalili with Catherine Nouhan, Tuleen Barakat and our guest host Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Alexandra Locke and Sari el-Khalili.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
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