- The US issued sanctions and maintained its comprehensive economic embargo on Cuba, while political figures discussed the island's future.
- Trump threatens military action and energy blockade on Cuba as US moves tighten economic screws, prompting Díaz-Canel's defense of sovereignty.
- Protests centered in Havana as Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel blames the U.S. embargo for the ongoing energy crisis.
- Severe blackouts hit Matanzas, prompting encouraged protests against the United States in Cuba.
A water crisis hit Havana, while Matanzas reported blackouts lasting up to 87 continuous hours, according to the Los Angeles Times.
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What happened
A water crisis hit Havana, while Matanzas reported blackouts lasting up to 87 continuous hours, according to the Los Angeles Times.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Water crisis in Havana worsens due to pipeline malfunction; temporary restoration is possible.1 source
Havana water crisis and Matanzas blackouts reported by LAT.1 source
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Havana
capital and largest city of Cuba
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Cuba
sovereign state situated on an island in the Caribbean Sea
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Matanzas
capital of the Cuban province of Matanzas
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