UN Chief Warns of Humanitarian 'Collapse' in Cuba Amid US Oil Sanctions

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Firstpost•05-02-2026, 00:01
UN Chief Warns of Humanitarian 'Collapse' in Cuba Amid US Oil Sanctions
- •UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed extreme concern over Cuba's humanitarian situation due to unmet oil needs.
- •Spokesman Stephane Dujarric warned of a potential 'collapse' if the oil shortage persists.
- •US President Donald Trump declared Cuba an 'unusual and extraordinary threat' and threatened tariffs on nations supplying oil to the island.
- •The US has intensified efforts to block all oil shipments to Cuba, including from Venezuela, leading to severe fuel shortages and blackouts.
- •Increased friction has resulted in rising prices for food and transportation, impacting daily life in Cuba, including Havana.
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