Blackouts, embargo and rising tensions with the US

Cuba is facing its worst economic crisis since the fall of the Soviet Union.

With fuel shortages, nationwide blackouts, and limited access to medical supplies, the island nation is under immense pressure — much of it tied to the long-standing U.S. embargo.

Recent statements from Donald Trump about “taking Cuba” have raised concerns about potential escalation, even as the international community increasingly opposes sanctions.

Meanwhile, countries like Mexico and global activists are sending humanitarian aid, showing that Cuba is far from isolated.