The Blockade Paradox: Does the US Stance on Cuba Make America Safer? The United States' economic embargo against Cuba has been in place for over six decades.
Enacted in response to Fidel Castro's 1959 revolution, which nationalized American assets and aligned itself with Soviet bloc countries, the blockade has undergone various iterations since its inception.
The embargo prohibits transactions with Cuban entities, including banks and financial institutions, rendering it difficult for Havana to access foreign capital markets or engage in legitimate trade.