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US fuel blockade

Coverage of US fuel blockade in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 7 · 05:07 UTCMost recent: Jul 10 · 23:27 UTC
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  • WORLDJul 10 · 23:27 UTCDEUTSCHE WELLE
    Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days

    Cuba experienced a second nationwide blackout in five days as its electricity grid failed due to a six-month US fuel blockade and aging energy infrastructure.

  • WORLDJul 7 · 05:07 UTCSCMP CHINA
    More hardship in fuel-starved Cuba, hit by third nationwide blackout this year

    Cuba experienced its third nationwide power outage this year, exacerbating an energy crisis linked to a US fuel blockade. The blackout followed a January 2023 cut-off of oil supplies by US President Donald Trump, depleting fuel for power plants. Union Electrica (UNE) reported a 'total disconnection' across the island.