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Joaquin Castro: “The embargo on Cuba has not only failed to advance U.S. interests but has had devastating humanitarian effects.”

On the recordJanuary 17, 2024
The embargo on Cuba has not only failed to advance U.S. interests but has had devastating humanitarian effects.
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Joaquin Castro
Democratic · Texas

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Critiques the embargo for harming humanitarian efforts in Cuba.

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