Cuba

Cuba, a communist island nation of approximately 11 million people, is currently facing a severe energy and economic crisis. The country's entire electrical grid collapsed, resulting in a nationwide blackout. This crisis is attributed to a US-imposed oil blockade, which began in January 2026 after warnings from then-President Trump regarding tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba. The blockade has exacerbated existing fuel shortages and crippled Cuba's already outdated power generation system. In response, Cuba has extended an invitation to Cuban Americans and other exiles to invest in businesses on the island, aiming to revive its struggling economy. The situation has also raised concerns about potential US intervention, with President Trump vowing to "take" Cuba, and Senator Booker criticizing the ceding of war powers that could embolden unilateral action.