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U.S. Halts Venezuelan Oil, Cuba Faces Energy Crisis

3/22/2026

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The U.S. Southern Command clarified that no military drills to seize Cuba are underway, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about taking the island.
The United States has halted Venezuelan oil shipments, intensifying pressure on Cuba and causing severe energy shortages and nationwide blackouts.
Cuba's Deputy Prime Minister Óscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga announced that Cubans abroad can participate in the island's private economy, signaling a significant policy shift.

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The U.S. Southern Command clarified that no military drills to seize Cuba are underway, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about taking the island.
The United States has halted Venezuelan oil shipments, intensifying pressure on Cuba and causing severe energy shortages and nationwide blackouts.
Cuba's Deputy Prime Minister Óscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga announced that Cubans abroad can participate in the island's private economy, signaling a significant policy shift.