White House steps up pressure on Cuba amid power outages
The United States has increased pressure on Cuba as the island grapples with widespread power outages and a deepening energy crisis that has disrupted daily life and strained key services.
Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, during a meeting with Micheál Martin, prime minister of Ireland, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Cuba’s current political and economic system is not delivering results and suggested that significant changes in leadership and policy would be needed to address the country’s challenges. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Mar 18, 2026 11:59 AM