"What’s happening right now is an extreme version of what the United States has been doing in Cuba for years, of course. Using sanctions to control everyday life in a bid to get rid of a repressive communist regime."
"My goal specifically was to go and link up with journalists on the ground. There’s an independent journalist platform called Belly of the Beast. They’re fantastic."
"I think it’s good to draw attention to the oil embargo that the U.S. has in effect, but also there is an element to what you did that looked from the outside like disaster tourism."
Hasan Piker, a Twitch streamer, investigated the impact of U.S. sanctions on Cuba, which have led to severe blackouts and economic hardship. He aimed to understand the consequences of what he terms 'economic warfare' and brought aid, including medicine and food, to the island. Despite criticism regarding his trip's luxury aspects, Piker emphasized the importance of connecting with local journalists and understanding the root causes of Cuba's struggles, particularly the effects of U.S. policies on everyday life.
Read at Slate Magazine
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