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US Oil Blockade Brings Blackouts and Food Shortages to Cuba Amid Economic Crisis
A US oil blockade is causing severe energy crises in Cuba, forcing the government to ration fuel and cut electricity for many hours a day, paralyzing life on the communist-ruled island. The blockade is also leading to food shortages as the country struggles to import essential supplies.
A US oil blockade is causing a severe energy crisis in Cuba, forcing the government to ration fuel and cut electricity for many hours a day, paralysing life on the communist-ruled island. The blockade has also led to food shortages, exacerbating the economic hardship faced by Cubans. The energy crisis has become so dire that daily life is severely impacted, with power cuts lasting up to 18 hours in some areas. As a result, Cubans are struggling to access basic necessities like food and electricity.
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