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U.S. sanctions under scrutiny as children reportedly DYING in Cuba under U.S. blockade of medical supplies

Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

According to UN News, Cuba is facing a deepening energy crisis that the UN links in part to U.S. sanctions, along with damage from hurricanes and other disasters. The report says the shortages are disrupting water, sanitation, food production, and healthcare, including the postponement of more than 100,000 surgeries.

Trump Is Playing With Fire in Cuba

According to Foreign Policy, the Trump administration is tightening U.S. pressure on Cuba at a moment when the island is already facing severe economic strain. The article argues that this approach could deepen shortages and instability by limiting access to energy and other resources, with wider consequences for daily life in Cuba.

US Adds to Sanctions Against Cubans

According to Newser, the Trump administration expanded sanctions targeting Cuba’s leadership by blacklisting President Miguel Díaz-Canel, along with four other individuals and five entities. The move reflects continued U.S. pressure on Havana and is part of a long-running sanctions policy that shapes bilateral relations and Cuba’s domestic political environment.

US Sanctions Cuba’s State Oil Company in Another Aggressive Turn

According to the Financial Post, the United States imposed sanctions on Cuba’s state oil and gas company, adding new pressure on the island’s energy sector. The move comes as Cuba continues to face a severe electricity and fuel shortage, which has affected homes, transport, and businesses.

US slaps sanctions against Cuban oil and gas company as tensions rise

According to ABC News, the U.S. government has imposed sanctions on Cuba’s state-owned oil and gas company, a step that could further strain already tense relations between Washington and Havana. The move is part of broader U.S. pressure on Cuba and may affect the island’s energy sector, which depends heavily on imported fuel and limited foreign access.

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian Ada Ferrer on Cuba's Crisis, U.S. Sanctions and Family Separation

Democracy Now! features historian Ada Ferrer discussing Cuba’s worsening economic crisis and the impact of expanded U.S. sanctions, including a recent energy blockade by the Trump administration. The interview also looks at how long-running restrictions and the island’s shortages are affecting daily life and family separation.

Two ways Trump’s Cuba standoff could end

According to Vox, the United States has unsealed a federal indictment against former Cuban president Raúl Castro, an unusual and highly aggressive step in U.S.-Cuba tensions. The story examines how this move could shape the future of the standoff between Washington and Havana, including its ties to broader pressure on Cuba and its regional alliances.

U.S. sanctions Cuban president as Trump administration puts pressure on its leaders

According to CBS News, the U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to pressure Cuba's leadership. The move is another example of how U.S. policy toward Cuba often targets top officials in response to political and human rights concerns.

U.S. sanctions Cuban President Díaz-Canel in latest move pressuring island's leadership

According to PBS, the United States has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel as part of a broader effort to increase pressure on Cuba’s leadership. The report says this move follows new U.S. restrictions announced by the Trump administration, in a context of escalating tensions with Havana and wider regional pressure tied to Venezuela and energy shortages.

Cuban diplomat says Havana not seeking conflict but ready to defend itself against U.S.

According to PBS, a Cuban diplomat said Havana does not want a conflict with the United States, but is prepared to defend itself if tensions escalate. The report also notes that Cuba has received humanitarian aid from China as the country faces severe food shortages and a deep economic crisis, while the Trump administration continues to describe Cuba as a security threat.

US sanctions Cuba’s state-owned energy company CUPET under EO 14404

According to Crypto Briefing, the United States has imposed sanctions on Cuba’s state-owned oil and energy company, CUPET, under Executive Order 14404. The move could make it harder for Cuba to secure energy supplies and conduct international business, adding pressure to an already strained economy and bilateral relationship.

US sanctions Cuba’s state oil and gas company amid deepening energy crisis

According to Crypto Briefing, the United States has imposed sanctions on Cuba’s state oil and gas company as the island faces a worsening energy crisis. The move could make it harder for Cuba to attract foreign investment and may further complicate already strained relations between Washington and Havana.

US imposes new sanctions on Cuban president, Castro family members

According to The Punch, the United States has announced new sanctions targeting Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and members of the Castro family. The move is presented as part of Washington’s continued pressure on Cuba’s leadership amid longstanding tensions over governance, sanctions, and human rights concerns.

Sanctioned Russian Diesel Tanker Fails to Reach Cuba

According to OilPrice.com, a Russian diesel tanker carrying about 270,000 barrels of fuel was unable to complete its voyage to Cuba after spending weeks trying to reach the island. The report links the shipment to Cuba’s ongoing fuel shortages and notes that both the vessel and Cuba are affected by U.S. sanctions, adding another layer of strain to the country’s energy supply.

Cubans are coming to parishes saying they haven’t eaten in days, bishop laments

According to EWTN News, a Cuban bishop said many people are arriving at parishes saying they have not eaten in days, underscoring the severity of food insecurity on the island. The report links the crisis to long-running shortages, weak infrastructure, and the impact of U.S. fuel restrictions, while noting that the Catholic Church is trying to help meet basic needs.

A garbage crisis engulfs Havana as fuel shortages stall trash pickup

According to ABC News, Havana is facing a worsening trash collection problem as fuel shortages limit the ability of sanitation crews to make regular pickups. The story highlights how Cuba’s broader economic and supply problems can quickly affect everyday public services in the capital.

The U.S. Is Terrorizing Cuba to Make Rich Men Richer

According to Current Affairs, the article argues that recent U.S. pressure on Cuba is less about democracy and more about promoting privatization and opening Cuban assets to politically connected business interests. It frames these actions as part of a broader strategy that could deepen Cuba’s economic hardship and reshape the island’s public-sector model.

Sanctions on Cuban Military Instrumentalities & Other Actors Responsible for Subversive Anti-American Activities

According to Globalsecurity.org, the U.S. State Department announced new sanctions targeting Cuban military-linked entities and other individuals or organizations it says are involved in anti-U.S. activities. The statement frames the action as part of a long-running dispute between Washington and Havana over political influence, security, and sovereignty.

Sanctions on Cuban Actors Responsible for Subversive Anti-American Activities

According to Globalsecurity.org, the U.S. State Department announced sanctions on five entities and five individuals it said were involved in activities the Trump administration described as subversive and anti-American. The move is part of a broader U.S. policy approach toward Cuba that uses financial and travel restrictions to pressure actors linked to the Cuban state.

Cuban Foreign Minister Asks UN to Help Prevent US Aggression Against Island

According to Sputnik, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez asked UN Secretary-General António Guterres to help prevent what Havana describes as possible U.S. aggression against Cuba. The appeal reflects the long-running tension in U.S.-Cuba relations and Cuba’s practice of raising bilateral disputes in international forums.

Guantanamo Bay's remaining 15 prisoners 'should be executed' Pete Hegseth declares

According to Dailymail.com, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the 15 remaining detainees at the Guantánamo Bay military prison should have been executed long ago. The statement drew attention to the long-running controversy over the detention facility, which is located on Cuban territory leased by the United States but remains under U.S. control.

US Citizens Must Stop the Madness Their Empire Imposes on Them and the World

In a Common Dreams opinion piece, the author argues that recent U.S. policy changes since January 2026 have further tightened pressure on Cuba and worsened conditions for ordinary Cubans. The article frames these measures as part of a broader U.S. approach toward the island and calls on Americans to oppose them.

Sanctioning Cuba's State-Owned Oil and Gas Company Unión Cuba-Petróleo

According to Globalsecurity.org, the United States has sanctioned Cuba's state-owned oil and gas company, Unión Cuba-Petróleo (CUPET). The measure is part of wider pressure on Cuba's energy sector, which is central to the island's economy and to the government's ability to manage shortages and maintain basic services.

Spanish Tourism Giant Melia Abandons Nearly Half Its Hotels in Cuba

According to Breitbart News, Spanish hotel company Meliá said it will stop managing 15 of the 34 hotels it currently operates in Cuba. The move suggests continued strain in Cuba’s tourism sector, which relies heavily on foreign hotel operators and international visitors.

Cuba Mulls Creating Financial Institutions to Support Russian Business - Senior Official

According to Sputnik, Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga said the government is considering new financial and banking institutions to help Russian businesses operating in Cuba. The proposal reflects Havana’s effort to support foreign investment and maintain economic ties with Russia amid Cuba’s broader economic difficulties.

Pete Hegseth Trains with Guantanamo Bay Troops: Trump's 'Got Your Back'

According to Breitbart News, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited the U.S. naval base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, and trained with troops there. The report framed the trip as a show of support for service members stationed at the base. Guantánamo Bay remains a long-running point of tension in U.S.-Cuba relations because it is a U.S. military facility located on Cuban territory.

Fabricating excuses, spreading disinformation cannot serve as justification for US' brutal blockade, illegal sanctions against Cuba, says Chinese FM spokesperson

According to Globalsecurity.org, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning criticized the U.S. embargo on Cuba, calling it a form of illegal sanctions that should not be justified by disinformation or fabricated claims. The remarks reflect China’s public alignment with Cuba in international criticism of U.S. policy toward the island.

Cuba's Communist Regime Is on Edge As Rubio Issues Scathing Rebuke

According to Freerepublic.com, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly criticized Cuba's Communist government and suggested the island is under growing pressure from the United States. The report frames the situation as part of wider tensions between Washington and Havana, while Cuba continues to face severe internal strain. For readers, the key issue is less the rhetoric itself than what it signals about the state of U.S.-Cuba relations and the Cuban government’s vulnerability at home.

Canada Is Looking for a New Caribbean. Most Destinations Are Not Ready to Be Found

According to Skift, Canada is reassessing its winter travel options as the U.S., Cuba, and Mexico face different kinds of disruption. The article argues that this could open opportunities for Caribbean destinations, while also highlighting that many of them lack the infrastructure or readiness to quickly absorb more Canadian visitors.