Topic: Oil Blockade

2 chapters across the catalog

Token Muncher
Episode 1843 2:24:06 - 2:26:42

1843: Token Muncher

Cuba Oil Blockade, Humanitarian Crisis

The United Nations is warning of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Cuba due to a U.S. oil blockade. The fuel shortage has led to massive power outages, the cancellation of flights, and the closure of resorts. The hosts question the strategic logic behind the blockade, noting that it is devastating the local population and forcing them to rely on tricycles for transport.

Sauerkraut Kid
Episode 1826 47:00 - 50:06

1826: Sauerkraut Kid

Venezuela Blockade, Stolen Oil Assets and UN Response

President Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering Venezuela, demanding the return of oil lands and assets previously nationalized by the Maduro and Chavez regimes. The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for de-escalation following a phone call with Maduro. The hosts provide context on the decade-long dispute involving Chevron and Exxon licenses in the region.