US Pressure on Venezuela Chokes Cuba's Oil, Deepens Economic Crisis

• US seized two Venezuela-linked oil tankers, 'Marinera' and 'M Sophia', escalating pressure on Venezuela.
• The seizures threaten Cuba's critical energy lifeline, as Venezuela supplied 50% of its oil deficit.
• Cubans in Matanzas and Havana are bracing for worsening fuel shortages, shuttered gas stations, and longer power cuts.
• Residents express anger at US President Donald Trump's actions, vowing to resist the economic hardship.
• The 'Marinera' seizure near Iceland was the fourth such interception since a US blockade on Venezuelan waters began in mid-December.

Why It Matters: US actions against Venezuela's oil supply are causing a severe economic crisis and hardship for Cuba.