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UN Deems US Fuel Blockade of Cuba Unlawful

6/3/2026

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  • The United Nations declared the United States fuel blockade of Cuba unlawful and a violation of human-rights norms.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration blocked fuel shipments to Cuba, deepening shortages and sparking protests in Havana.
  • Cubans use electric tricycles, solar panels and power banks to cope with daily cuts of a few hours.
  • Neighborhoods staged pot-banging protests after blackouts of up to 40 hours, prompting authorities to restore power selectively.