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Rising Cuba-US tensions amid talk of drones, emergency plans

Cuba’s reported purchase of drones and renewed threats with the US are stoking fears of escalation. Amid blackouts and shortages, many Cubans expressed outrage at official advice to prepare for potential attack.

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Rising Cuba-US tensions amid talk of drones, emergency plansCuba’s reported purchase of drones and renewed threats with the US are stoking fears of escalation. Amid blackouts and shortages, many Cubans expressed outrage at official advice to prepare for potential attack.
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