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Trump's Oil Embargo on Cuba Sparks Fears of New Mass Migration Wave
Three months without fuel left Cuba with 20-hour blackouts and humanitarian crisis threatening to trigger a massive exodus to the United States.
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Trump threatens regime change in Cuba: new migration era?
Trump's declarations about 'taking Cuba' create uncertainty for 300,000 Cubans in legal limbo as military options are evaluated.
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US plans Guantanamo camp for Cubans fleeing Trump's own oil blockade
General reveals military plans to detain Cuban refugees at Guantanamo while oil blockade deepens humanitarian crisis on the island
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Miami Mission Brings $430K Medicine to Cuba Amid US Talks
Volunteers organize humanitarian mission with 6,000 pounds of medical supplies to Cuba as negotiations continue between US and Cuba.
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Deadly Cuban Boat Incident Escalates Crisis: 4 Dead
Cuban forces kill 4 people in US-registered boat while Trump intensifies oil blockade. Escalating crisis threatens new migration wave.
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Cuba's Fuel Crisis: The 'Effective Blockade' of 2026
Cuba faces an unprecedented energy paralysis following oil supply blockades, affecting basic services and tourism in March 2026.
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Cuban Crisis 2026: Trump Oil Blockade Triggers Mass Blackouts
The US oil blockade of Cuba causes the worst energy crisis in decades. Mass blackouts, regime pressure, and expectations of increased migration exodus.
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Cuban Crisis 2026: Trump Escalates Maximum Pressure as Exodus Grows
Trump's 2026 escalation against Cuba intensifies migration crisis with record deportations, economic blockade, and thousands of families in limbo.
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UN Humanitarian Aid to Cuba Paralyzed by Fuel Shortage
Million-dollar UN assistance plans in Cuba are at a standstill due to the energy blockade preventing the distribution of food and basic supplies.
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Trump Lifts Tariffs on Countries Supplying Oil to Cuba
New executive order by Donald Trump removes oil tariff mechanism following court ruling, though national emergency against the island remains active.
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Cuba's Health System "On Brink of Collapse" Due to US Oil Blockade
Cuba's Health Minister tells AP: 5 million chronic patients affected, ambulances without fuel, hospitals without power.
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Russian Tanker Sea Horse Heads to Cuba, Testing Trump's Oil Blockade
The Sea Horse carries 200,000 barrels of Russian diesel toward Cuba. It's expected in March and will test the US petroleum sanctions.
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Humanitarian Convoy 'Nuestra América' to Reach Havana March 21
International coalition organizes aid convoy by air, sea, and land to deliver food and medicine to Cuba. Greta Thunberg backs initiative.
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Cuba at the UN: 'We are prepared for a total blockade'
Cuban ambassador Ernesto Soberón says the island has plans and resources to resist. Admits impact but rules out surrender.
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Cuba's Foreign Minister Meets Putin and Lavrov in Moscow Amid Crisis
Bruno Rodríguez met Lavrov and Putin in Moscow. Russia pledges support for Cuba and demands the US abandon its naval blockade plans.
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Venezuela loads 150K barrels for Cuba despite US blockade
A Venezuelan tanker finished loading 150,000 barrels of gasoline bound for Cuba this week, defying Washington's unprecedented oil blockade against the island.
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Oil Tanker Nicos I.V. Arrives in Matanzas Amid Energy Crisis
An oil tanker entered Cuba's Matanzas Bay on Monday, the first since January amid the U.S. petroleum blockade.
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Sherritt Pauses Cuba Operations Over Fuel Shortage
Canadian miner Sherritt suspends nickel and cobalt extraction in Moa as the US oil blockade chokes Cuba's fuel supply.
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Cuba Cancels Festival del Habano Amid Energy Crisis
The 2026 Festival del Habano is suspended due to the US oil blockade. Cuba loses millions from its prestigious cigar humidor auctions.
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Flotilla 'Nuestra América' Mobilizes Humanitarian Aid for Cuba
The Progressive International coordinates a maritime flotilla to deliver humanitarian aid to Cuba, set to depart in March.
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UN Experts Condemn US Energy Blockade Against Cuba
Three UN rapporteurs call Trump's executive order blocking oil supplies to Cuba a grave violation of international law.
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Blockade Cuts Cuban Children's Cancer Survival Rate from 80% to 65%
Lack of first-line medications forces doctors to use alternative treatments. Medical staff fights to maintain care quality amid crisis.
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Cuba Postpones IT Convention 2026 Due to Energy Crisis
Cuba's main technology event, scheduled for March, is indefinitely postponed due to the 'extraordinary situation' facing the country.
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Mexico Halts Oil Shipments to Cuba for First Time in a Decade
Facing Trump's tariff threats, Mexico completely stops crude oil shipments to Cuba. It's the first time in ten years the island has received no Mexican oil.