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U.S. Escalates Embargo: OFAC Bans Russian Oil Imports to Cuba
The Treasury's OFAC blocks Russian fuel routes to Cuba, worsening an energy crisis that has already caused six massive blackouts.
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Transport Collapse in Cuba: Fuel Shortage Paralyzes the Country
The fuel crisis in Cuba reaches critical levels in March 2026, leading to a near-total paralysis of both public and private transport throughout the island.
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Russia Defies Trump: Cuban Oil Shipments Continue
Despite U.S. sanctions threats, Russia confirms it will maintain oil supplies to Cuba throughout 2026.
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Russian Tanker Sea Horse Arrives in Cuba Defying Trump Sanctions
The Russian tanker Sea Horse arrives in Cuba with 200,000 barrels of fuel, defying Trump sanctions and providing relief for the island's energy crisis.
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Chaos at Cuban Airports Amid Critical Fuel Shortage
International flights cancelled and delayed in Cuba due to aviation fuel shortages. Cuba's main airports are facing an operational collapse.
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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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Cuba Energy Crisis: 63% of the Island Without Power This Saturday
Cuba's national electrical union reports a critical generation deficit leaving over half of the country in darkness today, March 7, 2026.
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US Bans the Use of Cuban Banks for Fuel Imports for Private Sector
The US Department of Commerce suspends the use of state-owned Cuban banks for fuel transactions intended for the island's emerging private sector.
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Russian Tanker Sea Horse Arrives in Cuba with Fuel Amid Blackouts
The arrival of the Russian tanker Sea Horse on March 5, 2026, promises relief from the 2000 MW deficit and blackouts affecting 64% of the country.
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Cuban Aviation Paralyzed: Airports Without Fuel Until Mid-March
Cuban civil aviation faces an unprecedented crisis. Seven international airports, including Havana, notify lack of fuel for aircraft refueling.
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Cuba Nears 1,800 MW Deficit: Massive Blackouts on February 26
Cuba's National Electrical Union reported a 1,790 MW deficit this Thursday, plunging most of the island into total darkness.
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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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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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Cuba's Private Sector Now Importing Fuel: A Historic First
Cuban private businesses begin importing diesel in isotanks, breaking a 60-year state monopoly. Government also offers 8-year tax breaks for renewables.
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US Already Shipping Fuel to Cuba: 10 Tankers Arrive via Private Route
US companies with federal OFAC licenses have shipped at least 10 fuel tankers to Cuba, opening an unprecedented channel amid the crisis.
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U.S. Considers Sending Limited Fuel Shipment to Cuba Amid Crisis
Washington weighs a humanitarian fuel delivery to Cuba as the island faces daily blackouts and critical shortages of cooking gas and diesel.
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Dialysis Patients in Cuba at Risk as Fuel Crisis Halts Transport
About 3,000 kidney patients in Cuba face reduced sessions and no medical transport as the energy crisis deepens.
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Electric Vehicles Replace Classic Cars on Cuba's Streets
The fuel crisis accelerates Cuba's shift to electric tricycles and buses on the streets of Havana.
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Copa Airlines Keeps Flying to Cuba by Tankering Fuel from Panama
Copa Airlines maintains flights to Havana by loading extra fuel in Panama, while Canadian, Russian, and European carriers cancel Cuba routes.
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Cuba's Transport Crisis: Fares Double as Public Transit Collapses
The US oil blockade paralyzes Cuba's public transport. Taxis run out of fuel, fares double, and electric tricycles emerge as the only alternative.
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Russia Halts Cuba Flights, Evacuates 4,000 Tourists Amid Crisis
Russian airlines Rossiya and Nordwind halt operations to Cuba due to jet fuel shortage. Russia is the island's second-largest source of tourists.
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Russia: Cuba Situation 'Critical,' US 'Suffocating' the Island
Kremlin promises assistance to Havana. Mexico reiterates: 'You cannot strangle a people like this.'