Cuba to introduce plan to address fuel shortage amid US blockade
Summary
Cuba is planning to handle fuel shortages as the United States blocks fuel deliveries to the country. President Miguel Diaz-Canel announced that Cuba will increase its use of solar energy and try to boost local oil production to maintain essential services. Cuba is also looking to discuss the situation with the US under certain conditions.Key Facts
- The US is blocking fuel shipments to Cuba, leading to shortages.
- President Miguel Diaz-Canel plans to use more solar energy and increase oil production.
- President Diaz-Canel wants to ensure hospitals and essential services have electricity.
- Tensions rose when the US threatened to add tariffs on countries sending oil to Cuba.
- Cuba’s fuel shortage has caused higher food and transport costs and power outages.
- Mexico offered to send food as humanitarian aid to Cuba.
- Cuba is open to talks with the US but demands no interference in its affairs.
- A blackout affected five provinces due to a failure in energy infrastructure.
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