CLEAN : US Cuba restoration of ties long overdue: former diplomat

The transcript discusses the US embargo on Cuba, highlighting the historical context and the political beliefs that sustained it. It critiques the US policy as delusional and embarrassing, noting the isolation it caused. The speaker reflects on the potential for change and shares a personal farewell experience with Cuban embassy staff.

What was the general attitude of Latin American countries towards the US-Cuba embargo initially?

• They actively opposed the embargo.

• They were indifferent and did not respond.

• They were supportive of the embargo.

• They sought to mediate between the US and Cuba.

By 2014, which country in the Western Hemisphere did not have diplomatic relations with Cuba?

• United States

• Brazil

• Mexico

• Canada

What was a major reason for the continuation of the US embargo on Cuba?

• Cuba's alliance with European countries

• Cuba's military threat

• Belief in Cuba's inevitable compliance

• Cuba's economic collapse

What did the narrator find embarrassing about the US leaders' stance on the embargo?

• Their lack of knowledge about Cuba

• Their self-deception regarding the embargo's effectiveness

• Their refusal to negotiate with Cuba

• Their public statements about Cuba

What was the significance of the blinking lights at the US embassy in Cuba?

• A signal of distress

• A celebration of diplomatic success

• A farewell gesture from local employees

• A warning of impending danger