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Viral Story Claims Kneecap Concert Caused Hospital Deaths In Cuba By Draining Power Grid — Debunked

A viral claim blaming an Irish rap group for Cuban hospital deaths is false. The real cause is a US fuel blockade and a turbine failure.

International Business Times UK

Trump’s ‘Venezuela solution’ to Cuba would see the island nation returned to a client state

The U.S. and Cuban governments have been at odds since the conclusion of the Cuban Revolution 67 years ago. Yet despite pressure, embargoes and various CIA plots, the communist government in Havana has resisted the wishes of its very powerful neighbor separated by just 90 miles (145 kilometers) of water.

The Conversation

Trump Claims 'Having the Honor of Taking Cuba' Amid Oil Shortages and Nationwide Blackouts

Rising tensions between Cuba and the US are escalating as Cuba grapples with a severe energy crisis and US oil sanctions, highlighting concerns over Cuba's military readiness and the geopolitical challenges threatening its sovereignty.

International Business Times UK

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Cuba begins to restore power after third nationwide collapse in a month

Cuba has begun restarting its power grid after another nationwide blackout left millions without electricity

The Independent UK

Cuba hit by island-wide power blackout for second time this week

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The Independent UK

Cuba in darkness again: US oil blockade forces another blackout this week as Havana turns to flashlights

A second power outage in five days— and the third this month — left Cuba without electricity on Saturday, with authorities later attributing it to an “unexpected failure” at a generating unit in the Nuevitas thermoelectric plant in Camagüey province.

The Times of India

Cuba’s power grid collapses leaving millions without electricity for third time this month

The Cuban Electric Union announced a total blackout across the island due to an unexpected failure of a generating unit

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Cuba denies US embassy fuel amid energy crisis

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The Independent UK

Cuba hits back at US embassy’s ‘shameless’ request to import fuel for generators amid Trump’s blockade of island: report

US embassy in Havana attempted to import two containers of fuel earlier this month, according to a new report

The Independent UK

Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for its generators

The Cuban government has refused a request by the U.S. Embassy in Havana to allow it to import diesel for its generators while the Trump administration continues to impose a fuel blockade on the island, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the matter

The Independent UK

Tons of aid flows into Cuba as humanitarian convoy arrives on the struggling island

Some 650 delegates from 33 countries and 120 organizations have started arriving in Cuba as part of a solidarity caravan transporting some 20 tons of humanitarian aid as the island grapples with a severe energy crisis

The Independent UK

As Trump Talks of 'Taking Cuba,' Real Change Requires More Than Replacing Its Leader

Unrest is rising in Cuba as the country runs out of oil under a U.S. blockade.

Reason

Cuban Envoy Dismisses Impact of U.S. Pressure on Regime's Leadership: 'They Will Remain in Power'

Cuba's ambassador to the United Nations has dismissed the idea that U.S. pressure could force leadership changes in Havana.

Latin Times

A cacophony of presidential words, but few policy changes from Trump

ANALYSIS — A tidal wave of presidential words does not policy make. That was the lesson this past week at the White House, the Capitol and on board Air Force Once, where President Donald Trump got out 35,615 words publicly between Sunday and Thursday, according to CQ Roll Call’s Factba.se.…

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Latin Times

Top U.S. General Says There Are No Plans For a Forceful Takeover Of Cuba

The commander of the U.S. Southern Command, Francis Donovan, told lawmakers that the army is not making preparations for a forceful takeover of Cuba.

Latin Times

U.S. Seeks To Prevent Cuba From Getting Russian Oil Despite Lifting Restrictions To Reduce Energy Prices Amid Iran War

The U.S. is seeking to prevent Cuba from getting Russian oil despite lifting restrictions on it to reduce energy prices soaring during the war in Iran.

Latin Times

A Sanctioned Tanker Is Heading To Cuba While Carrying Hundreds Of Thousands Of Oil Barrels

A sanctioned oil tanker sailing under the Russian flag is also heading to Cuba while carrying hundreds of thousands of oil barrels as the island continues to face acute fuel shortages.

The Mary Sue

‘I think I can do anything’: Donald Trump’s talk of invading Cuba next feels fitting for the convicted offender he is

President Donald Trump reasserted the possibility of military action in Cuba at a White House signing ceremony. Leading up to the press conference, Trump has already hinted at annexing the country for reasons still unknown.

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The Independent UK

Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens

Cuba is preparing to receive its first shipment of Russian oil this year, just days after the government announced it was operating on natural gas, solar power and thermoelectric plants as severe power outages continue to hit an island whose power grid is crumbling

Latin Times

Venezuela Used $64 Billion in Oil Wealth to Build Cuban-Led Repressive Security Apparatus, Report Says

Venezuela transferred an estimated $64 billion in oil wealth to Cuba over two decades, helping build a Cuban-led intelligence and security apparatus tied to political repression and social control, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says She's 'Looking Into Different Possibilities' To Resume Fuel Shipments To Cuba

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her administration is "looking into different possibilities" to resume fuel shipments to Cuba as the country continues to endure massive blackouts due to shortages.

Latin Times

Less Than a Quarter Of Americans Support The Trump Admin Using Force To Achieve Regime Change In Cuba, Poll Shows

Less than a quarter of Americans support the Trump administration using force to achieve regime change in Cuba, according to a new poll.

International Business Times

The New York Times Goes Against Marco Rubio's Rejection Of Cuba Power Shakeup Report: 'Received No Disagreement'

The New York Times replied to Secretary of State Marco Rubio over his rejection of a recent report claiming the Trump administration was seeking the removal of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel as part of negotiations to open up the island's economy.

The Guardian - AU

Russian oil tanker heading to Cuba amid US economic blockade

Vessel with 730,000 barrels of crude set to reach Cuba on 23 March, according to maritime data, after Donald Trump said he expects to have ‘honour of taking’ country

The Independent UK

Cuban president warns of ‘impregnable resistance’ after Trump threats

The Cuban leader said that the Trump administration "publicly threatens" his government almost daily

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