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The Cuban dispatch
Jan 27, 2025
Episode 1318

The Cuban dispatch

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Kimberly joins us from Cuba and shares thoughts and insights on the island's economy.

On today’s episode, Kimberly takes us along her trip to Cuba, a country that remains under strict U.S. economic sanctions. She explains some unique aspects of the Cuban economy, from how the currency works to the island’s complicated past as a colonial outpost for sugar plantations. Plus, the ingredients that make the Cuban mojito special.

Here’s everything we talked about today:

Kimberly and a group of fellow travelers at Ernest Hemingway’s house in Havana, Cuba. 
Kimberly at Hotel Nacional de Cuba.

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The team

Marissa Cabrera Senior Producer
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