Cuba says oil reserves have 'run out' as blackouts, fuel shortages spark protests
Summary
Cuba is experiencing worse power outages because its oil reserves have run out. The country's energy minister said this happened after the United States tightened fuel sanctions, and some Cubans protested the blackouts and fuel shortages.Key Facts
- Cuba's oil reserves provided by Russia have run out.
- The shortage is linked to a stricter US fuel embargo against Cuba.
- Power outages worsened on Thursday, affecting eastern Cuba.
- Dozens of people protested against the blackouts near Havana.
- Cuba's energy minister confirmed the situation on state TV.
- The Cuban government calls the US sanctions a key cause of the fuel shortage.
- The protests are unusual for Cuba, where public demonstrations are rare.
- Cuba has held talks with US officials, urging an end to the fuel blockade.
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