Summary
An annual cigar festival in Havana, Cuba, was postponed due to a fuel shortage linked to a U.S. oil blockade. The shortage has led to power cuts and disrupted travel, affecting international visitors to Cuba. The U.S. blockade has worsened the economic situation in Cuba, impacting events like the Habano Festival.
Key Facts
- The annual Havana cigar festival was postponed due to a fuel shortage.
- The fuel shortage is related to the U.S. blocking oil shipments to Cuba.
- The U.S. military seized oil from Venezuela, which used to supply Cuba.
- Power cuts in Cuba have lasted up to 18 hours, affecting critical services.
- Some airlines stopped flying to Cuba because of the fuel crisis.
- International tourism to Cuba is limited due to the U.S. embargo.
- Over 1,300 people from about 70 countries usually attend the festival.
- U.S.-Cuba relations have been strained since 1959, with ongoing trade embargoes.
