Cuba's Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy confirmed complete depletion of diesel and fuel oil reserves, leaving Havana districts without electricity up to 22 hours daily, as President Díaz-Canel blamed external blockades for receiving only one fuel shipment instead of required eight monthly tankers, triggering widespread protests.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Cuba during its severe energy crisis, delivering a Trump administration message while Washington offered one hundred million dollars in humanitarian aid, signaling potential diplomatic engagement despite ongoing tensions over sanctions and political disagreements.
Cuba has run out of fuel oil and diesel due to US sanctions.
Cuba's power grid collapses, causing a major blackout in eastern provinces due to a major failure.
Cuban President Díaz-Canel declared the nation faces a severe energy crisis with a 2,000 megawatt deficit during peak demand, attributing it to the U.S. fuel blockade rather than government mismanagement, while 65 percent of the island experienced simultaneous blackouts affecting 9.6 million people.
The US State Department's offer of $100 million in humanitarian aid to Cuba was swiftly rejected by Havana as deceptive propaganda, with Cuban officials arguing Washington simultaneously intensifies sanctions devastating the island's economy, energy sector, and financial stability.
Will the US Invade Cuba? Spy Flights Surge, New Sanctions, Havana Fumes
Cuba's foreign minister declared the nation will defend itself with popular support against US threats, as stalled negotiations continue and Washington's alleged hundred-million-dollar humanitarian aid offer remains disputed amid prolonged power outages.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel accuses the US of plotting military intervention amid rising tensions.
Toronto-based Sherritt International suspended its Cuban nickel mining joint venture operations after the Trump administration imposed sanctions targeting Cuba's military-controlled conglomerate, escalating pressure on the island's economy amid broader geopolitical tensions.
Cuba prepares for power outages as its main power plant suspends operations.
Cuban leader Díaz-Canel thanked Namibia's President Nandi-Ndaitwah for denouncing the U.S. energy embargo as Cuba faces its worst crisis in decades, with power outages affecting 55% of territory and forecasted economic contraction of 7.2%.
Miguel Díaz-Canel Challenges Marco Rubio on U.S. Energy Embargo Claims
Cuba's president Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulates Ariadna Montiel Reyes on her election as Morena party leader.
Cuban President Díaz-Canel rejected new Trump sanctions Friday, condemning them as collective punishment destabilizing Cuba and the region, while calling on world governments to oppose what he termed economic coercion and unilateral interference in international affairs.
The White House is reviewing potential military operations against Cuba to reshape its government while prioritizing diplomacy, demanding economic reforms and official removals as conditions for normalized relations.
Cuba's Foreign Minister denounced fresh U.S. sanctions targeting energy and security sectors, characterizing them as unlawful collective punishment amid an intensifying energy blockade causing fuel shortages and widespread power outages across the island.
Cuba's complete depletion of diesel and fuel oil reserves has triggered severe blackouts lasting 20-22 hours daily, sparking nighttime protests in Havana. Authorities blame oil shortages, U.S. sanctions, and reduced Venezuelan imports for the crisis.
Trump's administration grows frustrated with Cuba talks due to lack of progress.
Cuba faces an energy crisis and blackouts due to an oil shortage amid US sanctions.
Cuba's energy minister announced the nation has exhausted fuel and diesel reserves amid a sustained U.S. blockade, leaving the grid in critical condition with rolling blackouts reaching 22 hours daily in Havana neighborhoods.
Cuba's energy crisis worsens, with President Miguel Díaz-Canel admitting a "particularly tense" situation amid US sanctions.
Cuba's president says the country poses no risk to US national security despite ongoing US hostility.
The Trump administration, guided by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, maintains economic sanctions on Cuba aimed at regime change, exacerbating energy shortages that devastate tourism and inflation while challenging international trade law frameworks.
The U.S. strengthened its Cuba embargo by sanctioning military conglomerate Gaesa and Canadian miner Sherritt, which control roughly 40 percent of Cuba's economy, under Trump's executive order claiming Cuba poses an extraordinary security threat, while Havana denounced the measure as genocide.
The Trump administration sanctioned Cuba's military-linked GAESA conglomerate controlling 40% of the island's economy, freezing assets of its executive and a Canadian joint venture, escalating economic pressure amid Cuba's severe energy crisis and economic contraction.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio imposed sanctions on Cuban military-controlled GAESA, which controls approximately forty percent of Cuba's economy, and mining entity MNSA, tightening Trump's pressure campaign against the Cuban government amid deepening economic crisis.
Republican Senator Rick Scott accused House Democrats of undermining Trump's Cuba sanctions after Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal acknowledged diplomacy efforts to help Cuba obtain oil, calling it collaboration with a communist adversary to violate U.S. sanctions.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal acknowledged speaking with foreign government ambassadors about supplying oil to Cuba amid Trump's tariff threats, characterizing U.S. sanctions as economically destructive infrastructure attacks comparable to illegal bombing under international law.
Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal drew criticism after disclosing she discussed obtaining oil for Cuba with foreign ambassadors, defending the outreach as lawmakers' responsibility while sparking legal debate over sanctions violations and the Logan Act.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned new US sanctions imposed Friday, criticizing global tolerance of what he called abusive collective punishment and warning that Washington seeks regime change through economic coercion affecting energy, defense, and financial sectors.
Cuban leader Díaz-Canel branded the Trump administration as "fascist" at a May Day solidarity event attended by 766 international delegates, amid escalating U.S. sanctions that have crippled Cuba's energy sector by reducing oil imports up to 90 percent.
President Trump signed executive orders substantially expanding sanctions on Cuba and threatened military intervention "almost immediately," escalating US-Cuba tensions while projecting a potential 7.2% GDP contraction for the island nation.
President Trump threatened unprecedented military invasion of Cuba, prompting Cuban leader Díaz-Canel to call international attention to what he termed dangerous aggression, while Trump simultaneously escalated economic sanctions and a petroleum blockade against the island nation.
Cuba's leader accepted a $100 million U.S. humanitarian aid offer as the island nation faces severe fuel shortages and economic collapse, amid stalled diplomatic relations between Washington and Havana.
Rep Jayapal defends her Cuba trip amid death threats and conspiracy allegations.
Cuba accepted negotiations on a $100 million U.S. humanitarian aid offer amid economic crisis, but demands clarity on terms and rejects political conditions, signaling diplomatic shift after Venezuela's political upheaval.
U.S. expands Cuba sanctions, hitting foreign investors and banks
Cuban leader Díaz-Canel signaled openness to U.S. dialogue amid a record 2,000 MW electricity deficit, blaming American sanctions while rejecting Washington's demands for political prisoner releases and refusing any concessions on the negotiating table.
Trump Claims Cuba Has Asked for U.S. Help, Says Washington Ready to Negotiate
The United States imposed new sanctions on Cuba's military conglomerate GAESA, which controls approximately 40% of the island's economy across tourism, retail, and finance sectors, escalating economic pressure amid Cuba's deepening crisis.
The United States sanctioned Cuba's military-controlled GAESA conglomerate and Moa Nickel, targeting entities controlling roughly 40 percent of the economy, as Secretary of State Rubio accused them of diverting billions while Cubans face humanitarian crisis amid deepening economic hardship.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal faced backlash after discussing Cuba's fuel crisis with foreign diplomats during a congressional trip, with conservatives accusing her of undermining U.S. sanctions policy, though she defended the meetings as routine congressional duties.
Cuban President Accuses US Of Seeking Military Intervention Against Cuba
Cuban leader Díaz-Canel challenged Secretary of State Rubio's denial of energy sanctions, citing Trump's Executive Order 14380 intensifying oil restrictions amid Cuba's severe fuel crisis and widespread blackouts.
Dem representative admits to working with Mexico to sneak oil into Cuba, despite blockade
Cuba unveils Havana's first two modular homes using repurposed shipping containers.
Trump paired joking remarks about a US Navy takeover of Cuba with executive sanctions targeting Cuban officials and economic sectors, escalating pressure on Havana following Venezuela intervention and deepening the humanitarian crisis.
Cuban President Díaz-Canel denounced US President Trump's military threats against Cuba as reaching "dangerous and unprecedented levels," calling on the international community to respond while asserting Cuba will defend its sovereignty against any aggressor.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel denounced Trump's military attack threats against Cuba as reaching dangerous, unprecedented levels, while Trump reiterated plans to take control of the island and tighten sanctions amid escalating U.S.-Cuba tensions.