Tensions between Cuba and the US have flared up over Cuba's support for the regime of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who was arrested by American forces in January. Soon after that, the US began blockading oil to the socialist nation, and it’s now on the brink of economic collapse - so analysts say regime change could be coming soon. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll take a look at the history between the US and Cuba, what’s been happening recently, and what the US wants with it…

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Reading: This article by CNN which gives an account of what daily life looks like in Cuba right now…

Reading: This deep dive into the history of US-Cuba relations, which helps give some context to current events…

Watching: The movie Thirteen Days, starring Kevin Costner - it’s all about the Cuban Missile Crisis. You can find it on Apple TV or Prime Video.

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