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What's behind Cuba's energy crisis?

In January, the U.S. began a blockade of oil tankers to Cuba, exacerbating an ongoing energy crisis. Roxanna Vigil, international affairs fellow in national security at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins with analysis.

Published May 20, 2026, 2:13 AM

Updated May 20, 2026, 2:18 AM2.4K

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What's behind Cuba's energy crisis?

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