KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Cuba has incurred more than US$178.7 billion in cumulative losses from the blockade by the United States (US), with damages estimated at US$8.083 billion between March 2025 and February 2026, Cuban Ambassador to Malaysia Yadira Ledesma Hernández said.
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Cuba claims US blockade caused $178.7 billion in losses, with $8.083 billion in damages between March 2025 and February 2026.
- Cuban ambassador cited severe hardships caused by US restrictions on fuel and energy resources.
- Cuba accuses US of illegal extraterritorial coercion and violating international law.
- 165 UN members supported a resolution to end the US blockade against Cuba.
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