U.S. oil blockade
Coverage of U.S. oil blockade in the Nexus archive.
- Grid collapse has Cubans at wits’ end, but many cling to hope: ‘If I lose hope, I’ll kill myself’
Cuba's energy grid has collapsed for the third time in a week, exacerbating daily challenges for residents. Energy Minister Vicente Levy de la O attributed the failures to U.S. oil blockades hindering spare parts and fuel imports. Cubans in Havana now accept frequent outages with resignation, though scientific data shows severe anxiety and stress linked to prolonged power cuts.
- As Cuba's power crisis deepens, Havana residents speak out
Cuba is experiencing a worsening power and fuel crisis, intensified by a US oil blockade, leading to hardship for the poorest residents. Havana residents are increasingly turning against their government, according to a FRANCE 24 report.
- Cuba approves free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse
Cuban lawmakers approved nearly 200 free-market reforms to address a severe economic crisis exacerbated by a U.S. oil blockade. The reforms aim to rescue the communist island from economic collapse.
- Cuba approves free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse
Cuban lawmakers approved nearly 200 free-market reforms to address an economic crisis worsened by a U.S. oil blockade, aiming to prevent the country's economic collapse.
- Cuba unveils historic package of free-market reforms
Cuba introduced 176 free-market reforms to address a crisis worsened by a US oil blockade, aiming to reduce state control in sectors like banking, tourism, and agriculture. Prime Minister Manuel Marrero outlined the measures in a speech to the National Assembly, emphasizing investment attraction amid US pressure.