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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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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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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.