There is no denying that the situation in Cuba is extremely difficult and has been for some time. And it is quite understandable that shortages of basic necessities cause unrest and dissatisfaction amongst the general population. However, it is also clear that these shortages are a direct consequence of the United States' 'long war' against Cuba which has included attempts at military intervention, assassination attempts against prominent Communist Party officials, and the various economic and political sanctions that constitute the ongoing blockade. U.S.

An international court that analyzed the US blockade against Cuba for two days in Brussels ruled this Friday, November 17, that this policy violates International Law and universal norms for peaceful coexistence.