Rep. Jim McGovern introduces bill to end "counterpro...
Massachusetts congressman Jim McGovern has introduced a bill to the House of Representatives calling for an end to the U.
Whatโs Happening
Listen up: Massachusetts congressman Jim McGovern has introduced a bill to the House of Representatives calling for an end to the U.
He joins a growing number of politicians looking to terminate the 64-year-old policy. By Carlos De Loera Staff Writer Feb. (it feels like chaos)
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Why This Matters
Jim McGovern of Massachusetts introduced a bill to the House of Representatives that calls for the end of the United Statesโ 64-year-old embargo against Cuba. The proposed measure comes as the Trump administration has moved toward placing a total oil blockade on the island nation, following the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro. Since Maduroโs capture, the U.
International observers are watching how this situation develops.
Key Takeaways
- Has cut off all shipments of Venezuelan oil to Cuba.
- President Trump has also threatened to impose tariffs on countries that send oil to the island.
The Bottom Line
Letโs focus on the people of Cuba โ and letโs treat them like human beings who want to live their lives in dignity and freedom. The Cuban people โ not politicians in Washington โ ought to decide their own leaders and their own future.
Whatโs your take on this whole situation?
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