Cuban President Urges US to Lift Fuel Blockade Amid Deepening Energy Crisis
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has called on the United States to lift its fuel blockade rather than provide conditional aid, as Cuba faces severe energy shortages and widespread power outages. The crisis intensified after US forces allegedly toppled Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in January, cutting off a key oil supply line for Cuba. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered $100 million in humanitarian aid distributed by the Catholic Church, blaming the Cuban government for the suffering. Meanwhile, high-level diplomatic talks occurred in Havana, marking the first US government plane landing since 2016, with officials aiming to ease tensions despite ongoing hostilities. With only one Russian oil tanker having recently arrived and its supplies now exhausted, blackouts affect up to 65% of the country, sparking local protests. The Trump administration continues to seek regime change, reportedly considering indictments against Raul Castro, while Cuban officials frame recent diplomatic engagements as steps toward political dialogue amidst a collapsing economy.
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