Vehicles wait in line to refuel at a gas station in Havana on January 30, 2026.- AFP
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Firstpost05-02-2026, 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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