THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Cuba’s Fuel Reserves Have Run Out.
Cuba’s worsening energy crisis has led to mass protests in Havana amid U.S. sanctions blocking critical fuel imports to the communist-led island nation.
Cuba’s worsening energy crisis has led to mass protests in Havana amid U.S. sanctions blocking critical fuel imports to the communist led island nation. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Cuba is experiencing a severe energy crisis, with no diesel or fuel oil available, according to Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy. Rolling blackouts in Havana have worsened, prompting protests in which citizens burned trash and demanded electricity. WHEN & WHERE: The protests occurred this week in Havana, Cuba , amid an escalating energy crisis following months of U.S. sanctions on fuel imports. DETAIL: Energy and Mines Minister Vicente de la O Levy said the country’s power grid is in a “critical” state with no energy reserves remaining, leading…Open