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Cuba runs out of fuel as CIA chief visits Havana

Why this story

Major infrastructure failure affecting millions - different angle from recent Cuba fuel shortage coverage.

US SANCTIONS CRISIS

US blockade since January caused Cuba's fuel crisis — energy minister confirms reserves "run out" per DW News.

INFRASTRUCTURE COLLAPSE

Grid collapse hit all eastern provinces from Guantánamo to Ciego de Ávila with no repair timeline per PBS.

GLOBAL CONTEXT

Ratcliffe's visit is only the second US official flight to Cuba in 10 years per Financial Times.

Hidden Truth
Hidden truth: Cuba's oil imports already fell 40% from 2022-2024 before January's blockade — crisis was brewing regardless.
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Should the US lift oil sanctions on Cuba during this humanitarian crisis?