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Trump Warns Cuba of New US Pressure Amid Energy Blockade

5/15/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Cuba could become the next target of U.S. political pressure.
Residents in Havana staged protests while enduring 24-hour power cuts.
Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy said Cuba has no fuel, oil or diesel and relies only on domestic gas and crude.
President Miguel Diaz-Canel described the shortage as a “genocidal energy blockade” imposed by the United States.

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U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Cuba could become the next target of U.S. political pressure.
Residents in Havana staged protests while enduring 24-hour power cuts.
Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy said Cuba has no fuel, oil or diesel and relies only on domestic gas and crude.
President Miguel Diaz-Canel described the shortage as a “genocidal energy blockade” imposed by the United States.