A Blockade by Any Other Name The CIA's historic visit to Cuba, led by Director John Ratcliffe, has reignited debate over the nature of US Cuba relations and the effectiveness of Washington's strategy.
The White House's carrot and stick approach is an attempt to strangle Cuba's communist regime.
Ratcliffe's trip comes as Cuba faces a crippling energy crisis due to the US military operation in Venezuela, which has severed oil imports from its Caribbean neighbor.