Two US Democratic lawmakers visited Cuba last week, urging President Donald Trump to reduce hostile rhetoric and ease the fuel blockade. The visit matters as the blockade has caused shortages and suffering for Cuban citizens. Both countries’ future negotiations and regional stability are directly impacted by US policy shifts. Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson […]
Cuba fuel crisis
Canada to aid cuba amid US oil pressure, crisis deepens
Canada has announced plans to provide assistance to Cuba as the island faces worsening fuel shortages and prolonged blackouts after the United States blocked oil supplies, including shipments from Venezuela. Canadian officials said an aid plan is being prepared, though specific details and timelines have not been disclosed. The move reflects Ottawa’s concern over a […]
Blaze at Havana refinery controlled amid fuel shortage
HAVANA — A fire broke out Friday at the Ñico López Refinery in Havana but was quickly extinguished, Cuban authorities said, as the island grapples with an intensifying fuel shortage. The blaze occurred in a warehouse storing unused products and did not spread to key processing areas or fuel storage tanks, according to the Ministry […]