Cuba runs out of fuel for international flights
The country is going through a severe crisis that the Castro government is trying to alleviate with a series of restrictions in effect since February 9.
TL;DR
- Cuba has notified international airlines of a fuel shortage.
- Severe restrictions will be imposed starting February 9, including reduced workdays, fewer students in educational institutions, and reduced internal transport frequencies.
- Hotels and tourist centers will close, with tourists being relocated.
- The crisis is linked to the cessation of oil supplies from Venezuela and Mexico.
- U.S. pressure, including threats of tariffs, has impacted fuel shipments.
- Nine Cuban airports are expected to be affected, primarily impacting airlines from the US, Mexico, and Spain.