A Chara, - Lawrence Butler from the US Embassy states (August 12th) that "US policy towards Cuba is not aimed in any way at starving the Cuban people or creating famine conditions." I am confused. Perhaps Mr Butler could explain what he thinks has been the effect of the 36-year US blockade, which prohibits the importation of food and medicines from the US. - Is Mise,
Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon.