US pledges food aid for Cuba while putting squeeze on fuel supply

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 6, 2026 at 08:35 AM

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The US government pledged an additional $6 million in aid to Cuba, primarily for the eastern region impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The aid, consisting of food and solar lamps, will be distributed by the Catholic Church and Caritas, with US embassy officials monitoring to prevent government interference. This announcement comes amid escalating tensions, with Cuba's president accusing the US of an "energy blockade." A Cuban deputy foreign minister criticized the aid as hypocritical, arguing that broader US economic policies negatively impact the country. The US previously provided $3 million in disaster relief following the hurricane.

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Cuba's eastern region 40% Catholic Church 50% Caritas 50% Carlos Fernandez de Cossio ×260% Hurricane Melissa ×260% Jeremy Lewin 60% US Department of State 70% United States ×690% Cuba ×790%

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cuba 100% us 90% food aid 90% us-cuba relations 80% energy blockade 70% humanitarian assistance 60% coercive measures 50% disaster relief 50% hurricane melissa 40%

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