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Régimen cubano estalló tras anuncio de asfixia petrolera de Trump

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Régimen cubano estalló tras anuncio de asfixia petrolera de Trump

TL;DR

  • Cuba condemns US oil sanctions as a "fascist, criminal, and genocidal" measure leading to energy asphyxiation.
  • President Miguel Díaz-Canel criticized the decision as being made under a "mendacious pretext" and aimed at personal interests.
  • US reasons for the order include Cuba's alignment with Russia, hosting spy bases, harboring "transnational terrorist groups," and human rights violations.
  • Experts predict a severe energy crisis in Cuba by March if oil imports cease, particularly impacting diesel fuel.
  • Diesel is crucial for transportation, agriculture, industry, water distribution, and distributed power generation.
  • Cuba requires approximately 110,000 barrels of oil daily, with national production covering about 40,000.
  • Historical suppliers like Venezuela, Mexico, and Russia have reduced their oil shipments to Cuba.
  • International condemnation came from China, Venezuela, and Mexico, with concerns about a potential humanitarian crisis.