Cuba getting some relief, but challenges persist
As Cuba’s social and economic crisis deepens, the island is increasingly relying on a range of international partners – including Russia and China – for energy shipments, humanitarian assistance and diplomatic support.
At the centre of the crisis is a sharp escalation in US policy.
Since returning to office, President Donald Trump has used a “maximum pressure” campaign on Havana, signing a January executive order declaring a national emergency over alleged ties to hostile powers and threatening tariffs and reprisals against countries supplying oil to the island. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Apr 10, 2026 07:25 AM