cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/44132390

Feb. 20, 2026

[from weekly newsletter about Cuba (with YouTube video links) from the Belly Of The Beast news/video collective. Their videos can also be found at: peertube.world/c/cuba_botb_videos/videos]

Since the Trump administration imposed what amounts to an oil blockade on Cuba three weeks ago, most media outlets have focused on how the island has radically cut back fuel consumption. But that’s not the only story: The Cuban government insists overcoming the energy crisis requires a bold shift to renewable energy. A new solidarity initiative offers ways you can help.

Also:

• Travel to Havana with Belly of the Beast!
• Belly of the Beast’s Liz Oliva Fernández Cuts Through “Bullshit” Propaganda
• Cuba Vows to Continue Protecting U.S. From Drug “Scourge”
• More Talk About Talks — and More Anonymous Sources
• Spain to Send Food, Russia Signals Upcoming Fuel Delivery
• UN Human Rights Commission Condemns Oil Blockade
• Canadian Mining Company Suspends Cuba Operations
• Mexico Offers to Serve as “Air Bridge” to Cuba

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