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Ratcliffe’s Havana talks mark milestone in US‑Cuba diplomacy amid Cuba’s energy crunch
international11 days ago

Ratcliffe’s Havana talks mark milestone in US‑Cuba diplomacy amid Cuba’s energy crunch

CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s high‑profile meeting with Cuba’s Interior Minister and the head of Cuban intelligence in Havana marks the clearest public milestone yet in two months of opaque U.S.–Cuba negotiations, unfolding as Cuba grapples with a severe fuel shortage and blackouts under an energy embargo. The talks come amid mixed signals from Washington about openness to diplomacy and aid conditioned on reforms, while Havana stresses bilateral cooperation and maintains its security apparatus, even as protests over living conditions intensify.

via EL PAÍS English|
#cia#fuel-shortage#havana
CIA Chief Ratcliffe Meets Cuban Interior Minister in Havana Amid Energy Crisis
world12 days ago

CIA Chief Ratcliffe Meets Cuban Interior Minister in Havana Amid Energy Crisis

Cuba said CIA Director John Ratcliffe led a U.S. delegation to Havana to meet with the Interior Ministry. In a televised statement, Havana said Cuba does not threaten U.S. security, denied hosting foreign bases or terrorists, and noted there are no legitimate reasons to add Cuba to the State Sponsors of Terrorism list. The meeting comes as Cuba faces a worsening energy crisis and as U.S.–Cuba tensions remain high, with Washington signaling openness to talks.

via CNN|
#cia#cuba#havana
Cuba Plunged into Islandwide Blackout as Energy Crisis Deepens
world2 months ago

Cuba Plunged into Islandwide Blackout as Energy Crisis Deepens

A nationwide blackout plunged 11 million Cubans into darkness, scrambling power across the island and leaving hospitals without reliable electricity as the country battles a persistent energy crisis fueled by months of fuel shortages blamed on the U.S. embargo; restoration began gradually, with about 31% of Havana reconnected by Tuesday as crews work to restart thermoelectric plants.

via NBC News|
#blackout#cuba#embargo
Tragic Havana Building Collapse Leaves Multiple Trapped and One Dead
accidentsdisasters2 years ago

Tragic Havana Building Collapse Leaves Multiple Trapped and One Dead

A building collapse in Havana, Cuba, has resulted in at least one fatality and two people trapped under the rubble. The building, located in the Old Havana tourist district, was home to 13 families and 54 people. Rescuers are working to find the trapped individuals amidst a second partial collapse caused by inclement weather. This incident highlights the ongoing housing crisis in Cuba, where economic struggles, U.S. sanctions, and a lack of maintenance and repairs have left many citizens living in dangerous and deteriorating accommodations.

via Reuters Canada|
#accidentsdisasters#building-collapse#cuba