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Cuba Facing Worsening Power Blackouts Amid Fuel Shortage and Tensions with U.S.

  • Cuba is warning of worsening power blackouts due to lack of fuel. Officials said blackouts could last up to 8-10 hours outside Havana.

  • The energy minister said Cuba won't have the fuel levels it needs, citing a lack of foreign exchange to import supplies.

  • Cuba blames U.S. sanctions for the crisis. The U.S. says the Cuban government is responsible for the country's problems.

  • Venezuela has slightly increased oil exports to Cuba, but it's still not enough to meet demand.

  • The crisis has sparked protests in Cuba, with hundreds of thousands leaving the country in recent years.

reuters.com
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