Cuba on the brink as Trump turns up the pressure: ‘There is going to be a real blockade’

The Trump administration is increasing economic pressure on Cuba by threatening tariffs on countries that sell oil to the island, aiming to destabilize the communist regime. This action follows an executive order citing concerns about Cuba harboring terrorist groups, though no proof was provided. Cuba is already facing severe fuel shortages, with estimates suggesting reserves could be depleted within weeks if new shipments don't arrive. The lack of diesel, crucial for transportation, agriculture, and electricity, could lead to a humanitarian crisis affecting essential services. Cuba's president accuses Trump of trying to suffocate the Cuban economy under false pretenses. Mexico's president warned that Trump's tariffs "could trigger a far-reaching humanitarian crisis."

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