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How the U.S. oil blockade is taking a high toll on everyday Cubans

As tensions between Washington and Havana mount, what is life like for Cubans living through a weekslong oil blockade? NPR's Adrian Ma speaks to CNN's Havana Bureau Chief Patrick Oppmann about life on the island.

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Adrian Ma
Adrian Ma is a host and reporter for NPR's The Indicator from Planet Money, a daily podcast that helps listeners make sense of our ever-changing economy.
Avery Keatley
Michael Levitt
Michael Levitt is an assistant producer for All Things Considered. [Copyright 2025 NPR]

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