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  1. The US imposed an oil blockade and sanctions on Cuba while simultaneously exploring possible improvements in bilateral relations.

U.S. Reinforces Blockade Measures Against Cuba Amid Energy Crisis

14 reports, 13 independent Updated Sep 9
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What happened

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The United States reinforced blockade measures and conflict scenarios against Cuba. The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that a Special Rapporteur found the blockade is steadily intensifying and causing enormous harm to Cubans. An Ambassador from Cuba described the reinforced economic blockade as collective punishment, noting that an energy siege prevents fuel from reaching the island.

From globalsecurity.org, nowgrenada.com

Why it matters

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The intensified coercive measures are causing shortages of essential goods and services in Cuban households. The energy siege has resulted in the national power system losing around 1,400 megawatts per day, which disrupts water pumping, agricultural production, and industry. Tourism, a source of income, has been paralyzed by the lack of aviation fuel.

The United States had previously imposed an oil blockade and sanctions on Cuba while simultaneously exploring possible improvements in bilateral relations.

From nowgrenada.com, globalsecurity.org

Who's involved

  • CubaThe sovereign state targeted by the reinforced economic blockade and sanctions.
  • PENTAGONThe organization applying military and economic pressure on Cuba.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • CUPETSpeculative

    CUPET might face operational pressure due to the economic siege and sanctions.

  • American AirlinesSpeculative

    American Airlines might face reduced demand for services due to the lack of aviation fuel and geopolitical tensions.

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How it developed

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  1. The blockade on Cuba is criticized, an individual is accused of being a Cuban agent, and the war on Iran is mentioned.Sub-event
  2. US actions intensify the siege against Cuba.1 source
  3. Escalation against Cuba: PENTAGON considers military options and air assault using the 101st Airborne Division.1 source
  4. US implements an energy blockade targeting Cuba.1 source
  5. Cuba receives humanitarian aid via shipments from Colombian ports and announces economic reforms.Sub-event
  6. Cuba is leasing facilities and partnering to manage fuel imports and distribution while being accused of an energy blockade due to U.S. policies.Sub-event
  7. The Pentagon deployed warships and spy planes near Cuba as the US struggles with conflicts in Iran and Cuba.Sub-event
  8. Mexico provides humanitarian aid to Cuba as the US blockade deepens the nation's energy crisis.Sub-event
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  1. Air Canada and Air Transat indefinitely halted all flights to Cuba due to geopolitical tensions.Sub-event
  2. US reinforced blockade measures, escalating the conflict scenario with Cuba.1 source

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