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Semaforworld15 days agoDeveloping
Protests Erupt in Havana as Cuba Experiences Prolonged Power Blackouts
Protests broke out in the Cuban capital on May 14, 2026, as blackouts reached up to 22 hours daily following tightened U.S. energy embargo measures. The island has run out of diesel and oil, halting economic activity and straining hospitals. Cuba has rapidly deployed solar power…
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Russia Delivers 100,000 Metric Tons of Oil to Cuba
Cuba has received a 100,000-metric-ton oil shipment from Russia, providing temporary relief from power blackouts. The blackouts were caused by a U.S. energy blockade earlier in 2026. Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy warned that the relief would be short-lived.