Could the US oil blockade snuff out the Cuban cigar?
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Cuban cigar shops report empty shelves due to reduced shipments. Before COVID-19, stores received premium Habanos deliveries three times monthly. Shipments now occur once monthly or less frequently. The Cuban cigar industry faces supply challenges from poor harvests, hurricanes, and a US oil blockade. Store managers express concerns about inventory levels and future supplies.
Key Entities
CubaUnited StatesHavanaHabanosRomeo y JulietaMontecristoCohibaEsteban García