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Ministerial Warning
Health Minister José Ángel Portal Miranda warns of a looming humanitarian crisis in an AP interview.
Logistical Collapse
Ambulance services and medical supply flights begin widespread suspensions due to lack of fuel.
U.S. Executive Order
President Trump signs order imposing tariffs on any nation providing oil to the Cuban government.
Venezuelan Oil Cutoff
U.S. announces end of Venezuelan oil shipments to Cuba following political shifts in Caracas.
A severe energy crisis triggered by intensified U.S. sanctions and a fuel blockade has brought Cuba's healthcare infrastructure to a near-total standstill. With hospitals facing persistent power outages and ambulances grounded by fuel shortages, the island is facing an unprecedented humanitarian emergency.