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Granma 2.0 Ship Delivers Aid Amid Cuba's Energy Crisis

3/21/2026

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The Granma 2.0 aid ship departed Progreso, Mexico, on March 20, 2026, carrying medical supplies, food, and solar panels to Cuba.
Cuba faces a severe energy crisis tied to a U.S. oil blockade.
Participants included members of the European Parliament and Christian Smalls, a U.S. labor leader.
The Cuban government supports the humanitarian initiative.
The ship is expected to reach Havana by Monday, with additional convoys planned from Isla Mujeres.

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The Granma 2.0 aid ship departed Progreso, Mexico, on March 20, 2026, carrying medical supplies, food, and solar panels to Cuba.
Cuba faces a severe energy crisis tied to a U.S. oil blockade.
Participants included members of the European Parliament and Christian Smalls, a U.S. labor leader.
The Cuban government supports the humanitarian initiative.
The ship is expected to reach Havana by Monday, with additional convoys planned from Isla Mujeres.