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You’d think all Cubans hate Trump, but after 60 years of dictatorship, the oil boycott seems like a unique opportunity

Many Cubans support Donald Trump’s oil boycotts, viewing them as a potential catalyst for change after 60 years of dictatorship. Rather than blaming U.S. sanctions, citizens express deep frustration with their own government over political repression and a broken economic system where basic food costs exceed monthly wages.

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