Fidel Castro's pressure is affecting the Cuban capital, Havana, as the US embargo deepens fuel shortages. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is pushing for regime change in Cuba.
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Updated Sep 3
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What happened
Fidel Castro's pressure is affecting the Cuban capital, Havana, as the US embargo deepens fuel shortages. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is pushing for regime change in Cuba.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- US increases pressure on Cuba's energy supplies, leading to power cuts affecting water systems in major population centers.Sub-event
Calls for protests against Trump and Rubio due to scarcity and hardship in Cuba.1 source
- Current political campaigns promote Fidel Castro's legacy, and Havana serves as a center for military service.Sub-event
Acute fuel shortages in Cuba are attributed to the ongoing U.S. fuel embargo.1 source
US State Department declares Cuba a center of global terrorism.1 source
- Fidel Castro attended the opening of Hotel Cohíba while Meliá completed its full withdrawal from Cuba amid expanded US sanctions.Sub-event
- Buildings in Havana are being subdivided following the assumption of power by Fidel Castro.Sub-event
Trump pushes for regime change in Cuba amidst deepening fuel shortages due to the US embargo.1 source
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Renewed US pressure on Havana emphasizes that any political change must bypass the post-1959 system.1 source
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The US continues its pressure campaign against the island's government, which is currently facing the realities of its capital city, Havana.Also in this story
- Leaked information details U.S. military preparations in Cuba, with Havana being the capital city.
- Havana is facing severe resource constraints.
- Havana, the capital of Cuba, is currently experiencing an energy crisis, leading to protests in the municipality.
The entities involved
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Fidel Castro
Cuban politician, author and revolutionary (1926–2016)
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Havana
capital and largest city of Cuba
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Cuba
sovereign state situated on an island in the Caribbean Sea
Related events
- Cuba faces a tightened embargo under the pressure of Donald Trump's policies, while Raúl Castro sought limited reforms.
- Trump's oil blockade harms Cuban economy, while Raul Castro backed new Cuban reforms driven by US pressure.
- Cuba's regime resists meaningful economic and political reforms while the US provides humanitarian aid and Trump expresses support for the Cuban people.
- Cuba uses the UN General Assembly to push back against US sanctions and embargoes, while diplomatic talks stall.
- Donald Trump raised threats of tariffs and sanctions targeting fuel imports from Cuba.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- cubaheadlines.com
- thehindu.com
- blackagendareport.com
- newsbusters.orgNew York Times Takes Field Trip To Cuba After Promising To Treat Commies 'Fairly'
- naharnet.com
- cubaheadlines.com
- thenationalnews.com
- latintimes.com