The economic blockade against Cuba originated:
- d) due to the loss of influence of the United States in Cuba.
The economic blockade against Cuba was primarily a response by the United States to the loss of influence they experienced in Cuba. This loss of influence occurred when Fidel Castro came to power in 1959, overthrowing the U.S.-backed dictator Fulgencio Batista. The U.S. government viewed Castro's regime as a threat to their interests in the region, leading to the imposition of the economic blockade as a way to try to undermine his government and regain control over Cuban affairs.
The blockade was part of a broader strategy to isolate and weaken the Cuban government, with the aim of bringing about political change in the country that would be more favorable to U.S. interests. By restricting trade and economic relations with Cuba, the United States sought to put pressure on the Cuban government and its supporters, hoping to force them to make concessions or even provoke internal dissent that could lead to regime change.
