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Cuba's Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amid U.S. Blockade

3/23/2026

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Cuba faces severe humanitarian challenges after its third nationwide blackout this month.
The U.S. economic blockade, intensified under U.S. President Donald Trump, has cut off vital Venezuelan oil.
Critics label the blockade "economic warfare," and Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-Ill.) and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) call for its end.
The Nuestra América Convoy delivers humanitarian aid as food and healthcare dwindle.
Gas prices have skyrocketed.

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Story summary

Cuba faces severe humanitarian challenges after its third nationwide blackout this month.
The U.S. economic blockade, intensified under U.S. President Donald Trump, has cut off vital Venezuelan oil.
Critics label the blockade "economic warfare," and Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-Ill.) and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) call for its end.
The Nuestra América Convoy delivers humanitarian aid as food and healthcare dwindle.
Gas prices have skyrocketed.