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Following the US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, President Trump warned Cuba to "make a deal before it is too late," threatening to cut off Venezuelan oil supplies. Cuban President Díaz-Canel denied ongoing talks beyond migration coordination and reaffirmed Cuba's sovereignty. Cuba faces a severe economic crisis worsened by the loss of Venezuelan oil, with uncertain support from Russia and Mexico.
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A US-led operation in Caracas on January 3 resulted in 83 deaths, including 32 Cuban soldiers. Venezuela and Cuba condemn the attack, which has heightened tensions with the US. Maduro was abducted and taken to the US, prompting protests and memorials in Cuba and Venezuela.
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As of February 10, Cuba faces a severe jet fuel shortage due to U.S. sanctions blocking oil supplies from Venezuela and Mexico. Airlines including Russia's Rossiya and Canada's Air Canada have suspended or limited flights, prompting evacuation plans for tourists. Cuba's energy crisis has led to widespread power outages, transport cuts, and economic disruptions, with Moscow pledging support amid escalating tensions.
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Cuba's government mandated the use of the Ticket app for refueling appointments amid fuel shortages. Drivers report waiting weeks or months for slots, with the government only selling expensive fuel in U.S. dollars. The app is now the primary way to refuel, replacing black market reliance.
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Cuban forces shot at a Florida-registered speedboat carrying 10 armed individuals attempting to infiltrate the island. Four suspects were killed, six injured, and one American citizen was confirmed dead. The incident heightens tensions amid ongoing US-Cuba disputes.
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Cuba shot at a Florida-registered speedboat carrying 10 armed Cubans from the U.S., resulting in four deaths and six injuries. Cuba claims the vessel was attempting infiltration and terrorism, while the U.S. investigates. Tensions rise amid ongoing U.S.-Cuba disputes.
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Cuban authorities announced they intercepted six individuals linked to an armed infiltration from the U.S., resulting in a firefight that left four dead and six wounded. The incident heightens tensions amid ongoing U.S.-Cuba disputes, with Cuba displaying seized weapons and accusing the exiles of terrorist intent.
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Cuba reports the death of Roberto Álvarez Ávila from injuries sustained during a February 26 confrontation with a US-flagged speedboat. Cuba claims the vessel carried armed Cubans attempting infiltration and terrorism, leading to a deadly shootout. The incident heightens US-Cuba tensions amid ongoing regional instability.
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Cuba continues to face widespread power outages due to boiler leaks at the Antonio Guiteras plant, compounded by fuel shortages from US sanctions and halted Venezuelan shipments. Power restoration is expected to take several days, with critical infrastructure prioritized.