Summary
The United States announced it will allow the sale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba to help address Cuba's fuel shortages. The US Treasury Department stated that this move aims for humanitarian use but excludes sales to Cuban military or government bodies. The decision follows a significant decline in oil supplies to Cuba due to US sanctions on Venezuela.
Key Facts
- The US will permit the sale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba for commercial and humanitarian use.
- This change aims to help alleviate Cuba's fuel shortages.
- Venezuelan oil supplies to Cuba stopped after US actions against Venezuela.
- The US policy does not apply to Cuban military or government entities.
- Regional leaders expressed concern over Cuba's worsening humanitarian situation.
- The decision was discussed at a meeting in Saint Kitts and Nevis with Caribbean leaders.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attributed Cuba's crisis to its government's policies.
- Mexico, Canada, and Russia are considering or offering aid to Cuba.
