The executive order specifically threatened punitive tariffs against any nation attempting to export oil to Cuba. There is, from a human rights perspective, a very sturdy case to be made against the Cuban regime. These are not mere unfortunate consequences of the US government’s quarrel with the Cuban communist party. The Government’s official opposition – ie, the Belfast rap trio Kneecap, who increasingly constitute a kind of gonzo shadow cabinet – have meanwhile stepped into the breach. Last weekend, they arrived in Havana as part of an international convoy delivering tons of humanitarian aid to the island.

Source: The Irish Times March 29, 2026 09:33 UTC