Hannah McCarthy
Journalist who travelled to Cuba to report on the impact of tightened US restrictions and oil blockades, providing on-the-ground coverage for The Irish Times.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 23min
Why is the US blocking oil imports to Cuba?
Hannah McCarthy, an Irish Times journalist who reported from Cuba, describes the impact of tightened US oil restrictions. She discusses the US naval blockade and threats to Mexico and Venezuela. She highlights rolling blackouts, transport failures and the shrinking daily life for Cubans. She outlines shifting regional alliances, emigration pressures and risks of humanitarian collapse.
