Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Cable News Clips

ChicagoTeamster

(642 posts)

1. The US embargo of Cuba initially started over seizure of US owned OIL refineries

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Fri Feb 13, 2026, 01:02 PM

Yesterday

In 1960, Cuba began importing oil from the Soviet Union. U.S.-owned refineries (Exxon, Texaco, and Shell) refused to refine the oil, leading Cuba to seize the refineries.

Click here to purchase valentine hearts!

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

1 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Cuba's U.N. Ambassador Denounces U.S. Oil Blockade, Push to Topple Government [View all] Uncle Joe Yesterday OP

The US embargo of Cuba initially started over seizure of US owned OIL refineries ChicagoTeamster Yesterday #1