US sanctions fail, hurt civilians

US sanctions fail, hurt civilians


The US economic embargo of Cuba is still in effect 50 years after its inception and appears it is far from ending despite the UN urging to cancel these sanctions. There are estimates that say the sanctions inflicted against Cuba have surpassed 700 billion dollars in losses. Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson former Chief of Staff to Colin Powell says the sanctions against Cuba and other nations are a way for Congress to feel good, they don't work and hurt civilians.

US bullies Cuba

US bullies Cuba

Fifty years ago this week the US imposed its first sanctions on Cuba after Fidel Castro's revolutionary communist government nationalized lands and businesses belonging to US and Cuban elites. Over the past half-century these sanctions have evolved into a virtual blockade of the island in trade, travel and diplomacy. On this anniversary, RT looks at who the blockade has really hurt--and whether US sanctions around the world make civilians suffer for the sins of their leaders

US failed economic war against Cuba

US failed economic war against Cuba


The United States placed economic sanctions against Cuba 50 years ago and has restricted US citizens from traveling there ever since. A half century later, who have the economic sanctions really hurt? Even though President Obama has made it easier for Americans of Cuban decent to visit their relatives in Cuba, many believe he has not done enough to lift the embargo.