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  "Washington also imposed new restrictions on Cuban shipping, as reported by Maritime Executive, escalating economic pressure on Havana.",
  "Independent journalist Yoani Sánchez was released after brief detention, according to CBS News, amid ongoing crackdowns on dissent.",
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   "title": "The US Elections and the Policy Towards Cuba",
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