12 ottob 1960 anni - Start of US embargo on exports to Cuba

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-aggressive action of USA designed to weaken Cuban economy (along with terrorist attacks)

-reaction to nationalisation of US-owned oil refineries in Cuba, without compensation

-embargo on all exports except food + medicine

-USA had been Cuba's biggest trading partner by far --> Cuba pushed towards deal with USSR

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