A devastating energy crisis is gripping Cuba, forcing the communist government to ration fuel and cut electricity hours a day. The US oil blockade has crippled life on the island nation, leaving its 11 million people struggling to access basic necessities.
As the situation worsens, Cubans are being forced to turn to alternative cooking methods such as wood and coal, with families relying on bus stops that are increasingly empty. The crisis is not only affecting everyday life but also the economy, with the government imposing harsh emergency restrictions in an effort to conserve fuel for essential services like healthcare and food production.
The blockade, which has been in place since the 1960s, was tightened by the Trump administration earlier this year. US officials have stated that they want to see a change in Cuba's government, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying that "we would like to see the regime there change." However, it is unclear what Trump's ultimate goal is for Havana.
Cuba relies heavily on foreign allies for oil shipments, with Mexico, Russia, and Venezuela providing much-needed fuel. But after the US blocked any Venezuelan oil from going to Cuba, Washington has pivoted to the Western Hemisphere, aiming to dominate the region.
The economic crisis in Cuba is dire, with the country facing an estimated 15-20 day supply of oil. Cuba currently needs an estimated 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day, but with limited fuel resources, it's a daunting task to sustain life on the island.
The United Nations has expressed concern about the humanitarian situation in Cuba, urging "all parties to pursue dialogue and respect for international law." The UN General Assembly has consistently called for an end to the embargo imposed by the US on Cuba, adding that the secretary-general is extremely concerned about the crisis.
As the situation continues to unfold, Cubans are facing a mix of emotions - resilience, grief, sorrow, and indignation. With urgent changes needed to sustain Cuba in the midst of severe economic sanctions, it remains to be seen how long the country can endure this crisis.
As the situation worsens, Cubans are being forced to turn to alternative cooking methods such as wood and coal, with families relying on bus stops that are increasingly empty. The crisis is not only affecting everyday life but also the economy, with the government imposing harsh emergency restrictions in an effort to conserve fuel for essential services like healthcare and food production.
The blockade, which has been in place since the 1960s, was tightened by the Trump administration earlier this year. US officials have stated that they want to see a change in Cuba's government, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying that "we would like to see the regime there change." However, it is unclear what Trump's ultimate goal is for Havana.
Cuba relies heavily on foreign allies for oil shipments, with Mexico, Russia, and Venezuela providing much-needed fuel. But after the US blocked any Venezuelan oil from going to Cuba, Washington has pivoted to the Western Hemisphere, aiming to dominate the region.
The economic crisis in Cuba is dire, with the country facing an estimated 15-20 day supply of oil. Cuba currently needs an estimated 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day, but with limited fuel resources, it's a daunting task to sustain life on the island.
The United Nations has expressed concern about the humanitarian situation in Cuba, urging "all parties to pursue dialogue and respect for international law." The UN General Assembly has consistently called for an end to the embargo imposed by the US on Cuba, adding that the secretary-general is extremely concerned about the crisis.
As the situation continues to unfold, Cubans are facing a mix of emotions - resilience, grief, sorrow, and indignation. With urgent changes needed to sustain Cuba in the midst of severe economic sanctions, it remains to be seen how long the country can endure this crisis.
. The US oil blockade is a crazy policy that's just gonna keep hurting innocent people on the island. I mean, 15-20 days supply of oil? That's not exactly a lot when you're talking about a population of 11 million ppl 
. It's like they're being slowly strangled by their own government.
To make life harder for Cubans? That's just cruel.
. They're always going on about human rights and international law, but when it comes down to it, they're pretty much doing nothing about the US embargo. It's a shame, really. Cuba could use some real support right now 
. People forget that Cuba was just trying to build a socialist society, you know? They're not exactly asking for a handout here... they're struggling to survive. And yeah, maybe the US wants to see a change in government, but do they really think throwing them into chaos will fix everything? It's just gonna make things worse 
. We should be supporting them more than just criticizing their government 
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, and I'm getting really worried about those 11 million people struggling to get by. It's crazy to think that the US blockade has been going on for over 50 years now - that's like an eternity 
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. The Cuban people deserve better than to suffer like this, with limited fuel and no clear end in sight 
. It's heartbreaking to see them having to rely on bus stops as a makeshift cooking station - that's just basic human dignity, you know? 
this energy crisis in cuba is just devastating 
i feel so bad for the people there. they're struggling to access basic things like food and water, let alone cooking methods that don't involve wood and coal 
it's not just about the fuel shortages, it's also an economic nightmare 
i mean, who wants to be stuck in a cycle of scarcity when you have so many people relying on it? 
and the us trying to dictate who cuba talks to and how... that's just messed up 
i mean, can't they just focus on supporting their own people instead of trying to control everything from afar? 
the whole thing feels like a humanitarian crisis 
and let them get some oil? its like theyre trying to strangle the whole country 
. on one hand they wanna see some change, but on the other hand they dont want us americans telling them how to run their country 
it sounds super hard. i hope cuba gets some oil soon or something 
my heart goes out to all those families struggling to access basic necessities like electricity and cooking fuel 
it's like I'm watching a scenario from The Parent Perspective – how would you want your kids to survive without enough food, water or warmth 
the US oil blockade is such a cruel thing - I wish they'd find an alternative way to resolve their issues instead of making things worse 
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Get with the times!
... I mean, 11 million people struggling to get basic necessities like electricity and cooking fuel? It's just heartbreaking 
. I mean, can't we all just get along? 
. I mean, what's the point of "regime change" if we're just going to leave a nation in this state? 
It's time for some actual compassion and understanding here 
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i mean, who turns to wood and coal for cooking when you got a oil crisis? that's like, dedication. but seriously though, it's hard not to feel bad for them 
is just a slap in the face . this is all about political power & control , not about helping ppl like cuba 
But seriously, have you seen that crazy map of oil shipments? It's wild how much energy is going into the whole US-Cuba thing...
and now its like they're struggling just to get oil for their cars 
