US continues to squeeze Cuban economy with new round of sanctions
Cuba announces new pro-market reforms amid threats of military attack from the Trump administration.
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US imposes new sanctions on Cuba tourism ministry, state-owned companies
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From: NewsFeed
Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days
Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days
Published On 11 Jul 2026
Cuba suffers second island-wide blackout in a week amid Trump fuel blockade
US President Donald Trump has placed the Caribbean island under a de facto oil blockade, straining its power grid.
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