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Chinese solar panels are flooding into the troubled island nation
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Cuba faces deepening divisions as fuel shortages, power cuts and food scarcity worsen amid America's oil embargo and the state's…

Even if the island were not burdened by embargoes and communism it would be a poor investment prospect

Donald Trump's approach to Cuba differs from his Iran strategy, as he uses oil leverage and sanctions to pressure the island…

Also on the daily podcast: what the oil uncertainties mean for Cuba and our prediction about World Cup attendance

The Economist understands that American officials are considering sending fuel to the island to stave off a humanitarian crisis

But Donald Trump could make a deal with the communist regime