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Marco Rubio Announces New Actions Against Cuban Regime
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the Trump Administration is preparing imminent measures in response to the structural crisis in Cuba.
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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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Russian Fuel Tanker for Cuba Changes Course After U.S. Sanctions
The tanker Sea Horse, carrying 200,000 barrels of Russian diesel, diverted to Trinidad following pressure from Washington, worsening Cuba's energy crisis.
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Russian Oil Tanker 'Sea Horse' Defies Trump Blockade, Approaches Cuba
The Sea Horse vessel, carrying Russian fuel, maneuvers to bypass Trump sanctions and alleviate the energy crisis on the island.
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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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Canada Weighs Cuba Aid as Sherritt Halts Moa Nickel Mine
Ottawa evaluates humanitarian options for Cuba after repatriating 27,900 tourists. Sherritt suspended Moa nickel mine operations amid the US blockade.
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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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US Pressure Leads Countries to Cancel Cuban Medical Missions in 2026
Bahamas, Guyana, and Guatemala suspend contracts with Cuban doctors under Washington's pressure. Rubio calls the program forced labor.
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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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Cuba Shipments from Miami: Restrictions and Political Pressure in 2026
Cubamax and Panavana suspend home delivery in Cuba. Cuban-American lawmakers push to halt shipments from the Port of Miami. What families need to know.
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China Sends Rice to Cuba but Avoids Oil Commitment
Beijing announces 90,000 tons of rice and $80M in emergency aid, but won't confirm fuel shipments amid U.S. sanctions pressure.
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Florida Lawmakers Demand Revocation of US Business Licenses with Cuba
Salazar, Giménez, and Díaz-Balart urge OFAC to revoke permits for American companies doing business with Cuba.
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Giménez Demands Delta, American Suspend Cuba Flights
The Cuban-American legislator sends letters to US airlines demanding they cease operations to Cuba over national security concerns.