US Blocks Oil Supplies to Cuba Amid Rising Humanitarian Concerns and Diplomatic Talks

The United States, under President Donald Trump, has intensified pressure on Cuba by blocking oil supplies, including from Venezuela and potentially Mexico, aiming to curb the island's energy access. This has led to severe fuel shortages, blackouts, and rising food and transport costs in Cuba, raising humanitarian concerns highlighted by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. While the U.S. has initiated talks with Cuban officials, Russia has pledged to continue supplying oil to Cuba despite U.S. sanctions and threats of tariffs on countries aiding the island.