Tag: Energy crisis
Noboa: Poll Finds 73% Distrust in Ecuador’s President
A new survey reports 73 percent distrust in President Noboa amid economic and governance concerns.
April 22, 2026
IMF Warns U.S-Iran War Raises Global Recession Risks Alert
IMF warns the U.S-Iran war is dragging down global growth and increasing inflation risks amid major energy and supply chain disruptions.
April 16, 2026
President Díaz-Canel Says Cubans Would Die Defending Nation
President Díaz-Canel says Cubans would “die” defending the island while rejecting resignation and warning against U.S. action.
April 13, 2026
Pakistan Secures Hormuz Passage for 20 Ships
Pakistan secures limited access for vessels through Hormuz under an agreement with Iran amid regional tensions.
March 29, 2026
UN Plan Addresses Cuban Energy Needs Amid U.S. Blockade
The United Nations (UN) launched an expanded action plan in Cuba on Thursday, March 26, to address the severe energy crisis stemming from the U.S. oil blockade. The initiative aims to guarantee essential services for 2 million people across 63 municipalities and 8 provinces on the Caribbean nation, providing critical humanitarian aid in the face […]
March 26, 2026
López Obrador Calls for Solidarity Donations to Cuba
Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador urged citizens to donate funds for food, medicine and fuel to support Cuba amid energy shortages.
March 15, 2026
IEA Considers Record Oil Reserve Release After Iran Escalation
The IEA is considering releasing more than 182 million barrels of oil to contain price increases following U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran.
March 11, 2026
Cuban Electricity System Reconnected After Failure, Amid U.S. Blockade
Cuba’s National Electrical System was fully reconnected, restoring a high percentage of power across the island after a massive outage, underscoring the fragility of the country’s energy infrastructure amid tightening U.S. sanctions. Cuba’s national electricity system fully reconnected on March 5, at 05:01 A.M. local time, following a widespread outage triggered by a fault at […]
March 5, 2026
Failure in Cuba’s Electrical System Causes Disconnection in Several Provinces
Cuba’s National Electrical Union reported a massive power outage after a critical failure at the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant, whereupon the energy authorities immediately activated recovery protocols to restore service in affected areas. Cuba’s National Electrical Union (UNE, in spanish) reported a widespread disconnection across the National Electrical System (SEN, in Spanish) on Wednesday, March […]
March 4, 2026
China Reaffirms Cuba Support Amid Power Outages
Beijing backs Havana against U.S. blockade, pledging aid within its capacities. On Wednesday, China reiterated its political support for Cuba amid widespread power outages on the island and ongoing U.S. oil blockade. RELATED: APEC 2026: China’s Focus on Openness, Innovation Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Beijing “firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national […]
