马里兰州参议员本·卡丁受到宗教领袖的呼吁，帮助结束已导致人道主义危机的古巴制裁。 Maryland Senator Ben Cardin urged by faith leaders to help end the Cuban embargo, which has led to a humanitarian crisis.

古巴正面临几十年来最严重的人道主义危机，马里兰州参议员本·卡丁受到宗教领袖的敦促，帮助结束对古巴的封锁。 Maryland Senator Ben Cardin is urged by faith leaders to help end the blockade on Cuba as the island faces its worst humanitarian crisis in decades. 这项被许多人视为封锁的禁运给古巴民众带来了苦难，导致古巴经济恶化、食品和药品短缺、基础设施受到严重影响。 The embargo, considered a blockade by many, has caused suffering for everyday Cubans, leading to a deteriorating economy, lack of access to food and medicine, and a severely impacted infrastructure. 奥巴马总统上任时就认识到了改变美古政策的必要性。 President Obama recognized the need for a change in U.S.-Cuba policy when he took office.