Without oil, without flights, and with a peso at historic lows: Cuba strains under US pressure
Cuba faces an escalating crisis marked by the suspension of international flights, record blackouts, and a Cuban peso at historic lows of 500 per dollar in the informal market, amid tightening US energy pressure.
TL;DR
- Cuban peso hits historic low of 500 per US dollar in informal market.
- Russian and Canadian airlines suspend flights to Cuba due to fuel supply issues.
- Record-breaking nationwide blackout affects over 64% of the country.
- Lack of diesel and fuel oil for power generation is attributed to U.S. "oil siege."
- Germany and Switzerland advise against non-essential travel to Cuba due to fuel shortages.
- Cuban government implements contingency plans, including rationing and essential services only.
- Official discourse emphasizes resistance against U.S. pressure.