Share this Story: Adam Zivo: Source of Cuba's ills is its brutal dictatorship, not the American embargoAdam Zivo: Source of Cuba's ills is its brutal dictatorship, not the American embargo Leftist voices in particular have been soft on Cuba, either ignoring recent oppression, only meekly condemning it or minimizing the regime's crimes Photo by Yamil Lage / AFP PhotoArticle content Cuba’s brutal crackdown on pro-democracy protesters has been an ugly reminder of the dictatorship’s moral bankruptcy. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content While the embargo contributes to Cuba’s troubles, its effects are often overblown. Meanwhile, the Conservative party has emphatically criticized Cuba’s brutal dictatorship, while the NDP continues to deflect blame to the embargo.

Source: National Post July 21, 2021 09:56 UTC