Cuba is reeling from its second island-wide power grid collapse in less than a week, marking the fourth nationwide blackout this year. As the nation grapples with its worst economic crisis in decades, severe fuel shortages exacerbated by a U.S. energy blockade have left aging power plants unable to meet electricity demand.

Import shortages and fuel crisis continue in Cuba

Cuba has marked the 95th birthday of former leader Raul Castro at a time of mounting economic and geopolitical challenges. Castro, who led the country until 2018, was last seen publicly during the May Day rally in Havana.

The island nation is currently grappling with severe diesel and fuel oil shortages, worsening economic hardships and growing pressure from the United States. As concerns mount over Cuba's future, the country finds itself navigating one of the most difficult periods in recent years.

Cuba Under Pressure As Raul Castro Turns 95 Amid Fuel Crisis & U.S. Tensions

A rally in Miami saw the city’s Cuban diaspora come together to demand regime change in Cuba. The protest highlighted the country’s deepening humanitarian crisis and the history of the country’s longstanding communist rule.

'Free Cuba': Miami demands end of Communist Rule as Latin American country falls into crisis

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Import shortages and fuel crisis continue in Cuba

Cuba Under Pressure As Raul Castro Turns 95 Amid Fuel Crisis & U.S. Tensions

'Free Cuba': Miami rallies as Latin American country falls into crisis