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February 10, 2026
By José Luis Granados Ceja
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO—U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to impose an oil blockade on Cuba, declaring the government led by Miguel Díaz-Canel an “unusual and extraordinary threat” to U.S. national security and announcing, on January 29, punishing tariffs on any country that provides oil to Cuba.
Washington’s effort to forcibly compel other countries to join its internationally condemned blockade threatens to further squeeze a population that is already experiencing enormous strain due to U.S. sanctions.
Cuban officials announced Friday a nationwide and far-reaching energy-saving plan that prioritizes fuel and electricity for essential and life-saving services. The measures also expand solar power deployment, sharply reduce transport services, and cut down operating hours for schools, universities, and workplaces. The aim is to protect health care, food and water supply, and social services amid an acute energy shortage caused by the U.S. blockade.
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