Cuba Calls Itself US Ally In Drug War, Says Oil Blockade Is Hurting Efforts | WION
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Published: Feb 18, 2026, 16:15 IST | Updated: Feb 18, 2026, 16:15 IST
Cuba said it remains an ally of the United States in the fight against drug trafficking, but warned that the oil blockade is damaging its anti-drug operations. Cuban officials argued that energy constraints are affecting enforcement capacity and cooperation linked to counter-narcotics efforts.
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