- AP reports on issues within Donald Trump's administration.
- Amid renewed talks of oil shipments, the Trump administration has placed secondary sanctions on Cuba's state oil company, CUPET.
- The US oil blockade has led to an energy crisis in Cuba.
Oil cutoffs due to Trump Administration policy have led to islandwide blackouts in Cuba.
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Oil cutoffs due to Trump Administration policy have led to islandwide blackouts in Cuba.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.America First Policy Institute published a report detailing Cuba's strategic vulnerabilities amid oil shortages.1 source
Oil cutoffs due to policy have caused islandwide blackouts in Cuba.1 source
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