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Cuba, Lacking Fuel, Relies on Ingenuity to Defy Trump’s Blockade
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- President Trump predicted the imminent collapse of Cuba following the U.S. takeover of Venezuela’s oil assets, which had been crucial to Cuba’s energy supply.
- The U.S. imposed an oil blockade on Cuba, triggering the island's worst energy crisis with nearly all-day blackouts.
- Despite these hardships, more than six months later, the Cuban government and people remain resilient and have not collapsed.
- A recent visit to Cuba revealed that while the population is suffering, they are demonstrating strong adaptability in coping with the crisis.
