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Cuba is a Country in Crisis. Economy Could Collapse in Two Weeks. Trump Will Do Nothing to Help
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- American English With Brent
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- Feb 16, 2026
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- 856
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Summary
In this lesson, you will learn the essential English vocabulary needed to understand the breaking news about Cuba's economic collapse and oil shortage. I explain difficult political terms with simple definitions and examples so you can follow this developing story with confidence.📝 Read the news more easily with this FREE news vocabulary guide: https://american-english-with-brent.kit.com/bcb3b9f6f2💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinLink to Newscast: https://youtu.be/czppbgUtxDM?si=75tWNnvEOWvrp-091. HaltingDefinition: (Adjective) Stopping Example: The baby halted when they saw the dog down the street. 2. Run OutDefinition: (Phrasal Verb) To use all of something so that there is none left.Example: We need to go to the store because we have run out of milk.3. Cut OffDefinition: (Phrasal Verb) To stop the supply of something, or to stop someone from speaking.Example: The electric company will cut off our power if we don't pay the bill.4. Humanitarian AidDefinition: (Noun) Help (like food, water, or medicine) given to people in trouble or danger.Example: The country sent humanitarian aid to the victims of the earthquake.5. EssentialDefinition: (Adjective) Completely necessary; very important.Example: Water is essential for life; we cannot live without it.6. ExporterDefinition: (Noun) A person, company, or country that sells goods to another country.Example: Brazil is a major exporter of coffee to the rest of the world.7. EscalatingDefinition: (Adjective/Verb) Becoming worse, higher, or more serious very quickly.Example: The argument is escalating, so we should leave before a fight starts.8. CrisisDefinition: (Noun) A time of great danger, difficulty, or confusion.Example: The economic cris…