Turmoil in Cuba

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teleSUR TV

Translated from Spanish

The Papaloapan and Huasteco ships from the Mexican Navy arrived at Havana Bay, loaded with more than a thousand tons of food intended to support the Cuban people amid the economic and energy crisis sweeping the island. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Relations, Josefina Vidal, confirmed the arrival and publicly thanked the solidarity of the Mexican government and people, who had already sent a first shipment weeks earlier.

https://x.com/teleSURtv/status/2028237956285403553

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My personal take on the assault on Cuba is that Trump wants it to turn it into a 'settlement' for the elite, as in Gaza. It probably does have some strategic interest ... 'spy' centres and missile launch pads off the mainland so as not to endanger the mainland. But, the elite would see it as a paradise enclave for themselves, and the taking of it would be easy. With countries like Mexico coming to the aid of Cuba, the easy plan that Trump signed up for has become a lot more complicated. And he has no Israel to drop bombs and flatten the place.

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David Adler

59m
Wow 🤯 Daniel Noboa's Ecuador 🇪🇨 — without citing a single cause — has just expelled the Cuban Embassy 🇨🇺 and declared *all* of its diplomatic personnel as persona non grata.

Outrageous, unprecedented, and deeply ominous for hemispheric affairs under the Donroe Doctrine.

https://x.com/davidrkadler/status/2029287857483862254

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Drop Site

⭕️ Cuban tanker cleared to load LPG in Venezuela after months searching for fuel

The tanker Eugenia Gas, part of Cuba’s coastal fleet and sailing under the Belize flag, received authorization on March 2 to load liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at Puerto José, Venezuela, the first cargo of its kind by a Cuban vessel since late 2025, CiberCuba reports.

AIS tracking shows the ship spent nearly two months drifting across the Caribbean after failed attempts to obtain fuel in Jamaica and Curaçao, where ports feared potential U.S. sanctions for supplying Cuba.

The LPG—used widely for cooking on the island—is now being loaded at the Venezuelan port, 14ymedio reports. The shipment comes as Cuba faces a severe energy crisis, producing about 40,000 barrels of fuel daily while needing roughly 110,000, leaving much of the country struggling with shortages

https://x.com/DropSiteNews/status/2029016564284998041

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EFE Noticias

Feb 16
Translated from Spanish
Spain promises Cuba food and medical supplies following the tightening of the embargo.

https://x.com/EFEnoticias/status/2023490681184932228

Granma (English)

🇪🇸🇨🇺 💞 A new solidarity container was sent from Spain to #Cuba, destined for the hospital in Matanzas and the municipality of Marianao, Havana

https://x.com/Granma_English/status/2029821334474158345

RTSG News

🚨🇪🇸🇨🇺🇺🇸 BREAKING: As the US intensifies efforts to oust Havana, Spain sends a new aid container to Cuba. Comes as Spain–US sink amid the Iran War base access dispute.

In 2025, Spanish customs data showed a 24-ton export to Cuba in the armaments category.

Follow:
@RTSG_News

https://x.com/RTSG_News/status/2029999417344872684

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Cuban Embassy in US

🇨🇺🇯🇲Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba

Cuba regrets the decision of the government of Jamaica to cease medical cooperation, yielding to pressure from the U.S.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba reports that, on March 4, the Foreign Ministry of Jamaica communicated to our Embassy in that country the unilateral decision of its government to terminate the health cooperation agreement that has linked both nations for decades.

With this action, the government of Jamaica yields to the pressures of the government of the United States, which is not concerned about the health needs of the Caribbean brothers.

Cuba deeply regrets that in this way a history of fruitful and sustained collaboration is disregarded, one that has brought countless benefits to the Jamaican people, who are now deprived of receiving the basic and specialized health services that Cuban collaborators provided.

In response to the step taken by the government of Jamaica, the government of Cuba has made the sovereign decision to proceed with the return of the Cuban Medical Brigade. These health professionals leave behind an indelible mark and return to Cuba with the satisfaction of a duty fulfilled and the permanent willingness to assist wherever their spirit of solidarity is required.

Cuba’s work in Jamaica is an eloquent example of genuine cooperation. In the last 30 years alone, more than 4,700 Cuban collaborators have provided medical assistance on the Caribbean island. Currently, the Brigade was composed of 277 professionals whose work has had a tangible and profound impact on strengthening the Jamaican health system.

The historic results of this collaboration speak for themselves:
· More than 8,176,000 patients treated.
· 74,302 surgical procedures performed.
· 7,170 births attended.
· More than 90,000 lives saved.

Likewise, through the Operation Miracle program, present in Jamaica since 2010, the sight of nearly 25,000 Jamaicans has been restored or improved. Cuban cooperation has also been decisive in projects for the control and prevention of diseases such as malaria and in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

The most recent example of this dedication was seen after the passage of Hurricane Melissa, which severely affected the island. In those difficult circumstances, the Cuban Medical Brigade remained firmly at their posts, many of its members working for more than 72 consecutive hours and actively joining the tasks of recovering hospitals and communities.

Faithful to the historic relations of brotherhood and solidarity that unite us with Jamaica, Cuba reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the Jamaican people, who will always be able to count on the selfless cooperation of Cuba.

Havana, March 6, 2026.

https://x.com/EmbaCubaUS/status/2030042339012415835

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The Wall Street Journal

Breaking: A federal prosecutor is pushing for criminal cases against Cuba's leaders, as President Trump eyes the country as his next target for regime change

https://x.com/WSJ/status/2029995503182655695

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Tamanisha J John

It should be noted that as the US calls for Cuban medical personnel to leave the different Caribbean countries, the US alternative is to staff its own military personnel in these countries medical institutions — rendering Caribbean states as non-sovereign, US security vassals:

https://x.com/TamanishaJohn/status/2030053237542228468

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José Oriol

Translated from Spanish
Thousands of Greeks are marching at this very moment in front of the United States embassy in Athens. They demand an end to the U.S. blockade against the Cuban people; that Cuba be removed from the spurious list of "State Sponsors of Terrorism"; they demand of the U.S.: "Hands off Cuba!"

https://x.com/JoseOriol5/status/2031839349331927408

Cancillería de Cuba

Translated from Spanish
🇬🇷🇨🇺Thousands of protesters convened by the KKE gathered today in Athens to reject the aggressive U.S. policies against Cuba in a solidarity march along one of the capital's main avenues toward the U.S. embassy.

#CubaNoEstáSola

https://x.com/CubaMINREX/status/2031848245220024382

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The Wall Street Journal


Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed that his government has been in talks with the Trump administration. The Cuban leader said the exchanges were “aimed at finding solutions through dialogue to the bilateral differences between our two nations.”

https://x.com/WSJ/status/2032463046744948774

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The Hill
@thehill
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4h
Democrats file war powers resolution to prevent Trump from attacking Cuba without approval

https://x.com/thehill/status/2032503454548009203

Cuban Embassy in US
@EmbaCubaUS
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3h
🇨🇺🇺🇸U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced a War Powers Resolution to ensure any U.S. participation in hostilities against Cuba is explicitly authorized by Congress.

The resolution is privileged and may be called up for a vote after 10 days. President Trump has engaged in a military blockade of Cuba, and has recently threatened direct military action against Cuba.

https://x.com/EmbaCubaUS/status/2032525622006743359

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Dave Collum
@DavidBCollum
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2h
We are so doomed now. I am not being funny. Listening to Lindsey Graham talk about killing people and watching Trump nod approvingly is too much. Potus is under a spell.

https://x.com/DavidBCollum/status/2032540586830332040

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Cuban Embassy in US
@EmbaCubaUS
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🇨🇺📽️Regarding talks with the U.S. government, President
@DiazCanelB
stated:

- As has always been the practice of the Revolution’s leadership, we do not respond to campaigns aimed at manipulation or speculation.

- These are processes conducted with great discretion. They are lengthy processes that must first begin by establishing contacts, ensuring there are paths for dialogue, and confirming a willingness to engage in dialogue.

- All of that takes time, and only then can agendas be developed, negotiations begin, discussions take place, and agreements be reached—steps we are still far from, as we are in the initial phases of that process.

https://x.com/EmbaCubaUS/status/2032547245698973908

https://x.com/EmbaCubaUS/status/2032460236074651658

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Mexican Navy Ships Arrive in Havana With Humanitarian Aid-today


A Mexican Navy Ship in Havana, March 13, 2026.

Delivery of tons of food comes as Mexico reaffirms solidarity with Cuba.

“In their third stop in Cuba so far this year, the ARM Papaloapan, the ARM Huasteco and their crews confirm themselves as leading protagonists of the generous aid from the Mexican government and people,” Cuba’s ambassador to Mexico, Eugenio Martinez, said.

Shortly before, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel highlighted Mexico’s role as a reference point for Latin American solidarity with Cuba, emphasizing that the Mexican nation does not yield to pressure against his country.

In February, amid a context marked by the tightening of the U.S. blockade, the Mexican government also sent Cuba a shipment containing 1,193 tons of humanitarian aid.

More specifically, the ARM Papaloapan carried 1,078 tons of beans and powdered milk, while the ARM Huasteco transported 92 tons of beans and 23 tons of other food products.

That same month, Mexico also sent 814 tons of basic food products and hygiene supplies, demonstrating the bonds of fraternity that define Mexican foreign policy.

On March 13, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denied malicious reports about the alleged commercialization of Mexican donations and said there are records showing the humanitarian aid reaching Cuban households directly.

“In no way will the solidarity of the brotherly Mexican people and the grateful reception of the Cuban people be tarnished by the slander of media outlets complicit in the crime represented by the U.S. blockade against the Cuban people,” he said on his Facebook account.

“The U.S. government’s inhumane measures have deprived Cuba of fuels, affecting its production capacity, basic services, and sources of livelihood for reasons related to interference, destabilization, and domination,” Martinez added.

On Jan. 29, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order authorizing authorities to impose tariffs on goods from countries that supply oil to Cuba, thereby aggravating the impact of an economic blockade that has been in force for more than 60 years.

Vicus comment:

Talks with Trump...how worked that for Russia,Venezuela, Iran...? prepare for the worst...

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Without Fuel Shipments



The Cuban president links ongoing blackouts to U.S. energy blockade.

“It has been more than three months since any fuel ship has arrived in our country. We are working under very adverse conditions that have an immeasurable impact on the lives of all our people,” he warned, adding that his administration is implementing measures to respond to a prolonged blockade.

Regarding the chain of blackouts that have occurred in recent days, Diaz-Canel offered a technical explanation that places the crisis in its structural context.

During the day, Cuba generates electricity with photovoltaic solar energy — which covers between 49% and 51% of demand during hours of highest irradiation — and with associated gas from domestic crude oil extraction. At night, however, the national energy system depends exclusively on thermoelectric plants and gas.

Until last week, Cuba had reserves of diesel and fuel oil in two facilities used for distributed generation: the Moa engines and the Mariel engines. After three months without fuel imports, those reserves have been exhausted.

continue: https://www.telesurenglish.net/cuba-...ts-diaz-canel/

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Acyn

Trump: Cuba, it's a beautiful island. Great weather. I will be having the honor of taking Cuba. Whether I free it, take it. I think I can do anything I want with it, if you want to know the truth

https://x.com/Acyn/status/2033649730300080291

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Daniel Davis Deep Dive

A Clarion call: when the American president, without using cute language or subtlety, outright declares that he will take another sovereign country because he wants it, and there is no reaction — no outrage, no alarm — we are in deep trouble as a nation.

Trump took us to war without authorization, and against the constitution, in 2025 against Iran, fragrantly in violation of American and international law in Venezuela (by seizing their leader), both without cause, and now this full scale war against Iran in 2026, and nvr faces consequences.

There are no protest in the streets, there are no demonstrations of outrage in Congress — where it rightfully belongs — and now here he is turning his sites onto another sovereign country, Cuba, and just wants to “take it.“

Not even a pretending there are drug issues like with Venezuela, not pretending there are weapons of mass destruction like Iraq in 2003, not pretending there are nuclear weapons as in Iran today, just “take it.“

We are asleep as a nation, and this man is leading us into totalitarianism, and soon, no one will be able to stop him, and he will do whatever he wants.

We are watching Martin Niemoeller’s dark description of how Nazism rose in Germany play out before our very eyes, and instead of recognizing the danger approaching, we are silent.

Or complicit, as w Congress n friendly major media.

The day will come, however, when “they“ will come for us too. Don’t give yourself any false sense of security by thinking it’s only “them“ that Trump will break the law to go after —like Cuba, Venezuela, Iran. When that kind of lust for power goes unchecked, it will never end, and soon they will find new, domestic targets…

https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/conte...the-socialists

https://x.com/DanielLDavis1/status/2033684958754312257

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Drop Site

💢 Cuba reports an island-wide blackout Monday after a “complete disconnection” of the national electrical system, the Ministry of Energy and Mines said on X. Here’s what to know:

🔸 The shortages are a result of a U.S. blockade and pressure campaign targeting countries that supply Cuba with oil, after Donald Trump warned of tariffs on any nation selling fuel to the island.

🔸 President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Cuba has not received oil shipments for more than three months, leaving the grid reliant on solar, natural gas, and aging thermoelectric plants.

🔸The outage has affected the country’s ~11 million residents as authorities investigate the cause and begin restoration.

🔸 Hospitals have been forced to postpone tens of thousands of surgeries as severe fuel and electricity shortages strain the healthcare system.

🔸 Cuba produces about 40% of its own petroleum, but it has not been enough as the electrical system continues to deteriorate.

🔸 This is the sixth nationwide blackout in the past 18 months in which the island’s power generation dropped to zero.

🔸 Restoration protocols are underway, but previous major outages this month took 16–72 hours to partially resolve.

Source: El Pais, AP

https://x.com/DropSiteNews/status/2033636547984298406

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Max Blumenthal

This harrowing on the ground report and interview documents the outcome of a sadistic crime against the people of Cuba

The levels of suffering and isolation in Cuba’s eastern regions is unprecedented since Trump imposed a full blockade on fuel

https://x.com/MaxBlumenthal/status/2033937635702358174

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Drop Site

⚡️ Cuba begins restoring power after nationwide grid collapse

Cuba’s energy ministry says parts of the national grid are coming back online, with electricity restored across a stretch from Pinar del Río in the west to Holguín/Las Tunas in the east.

▪️ Officials said microsystems are operating in eastern provinces including Santiago de Cuba, Guantánamo, and Granma.

▪️ Several power plant units have restarted or are in the process of coming back online.

▪️ The grid is still not fully restored, with recovery ongoing after the collapse.

https://x.com/DropSiteNews/status/2033914400118018332