Trump Cuts Cuba's Oil: Will the Lights Go Out?
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President Donald Trump has halted Venezuelan oil shipments to Cuba. This move could trigger a major crisis on the island, experts warn.
Venezuela has long supplied Cuba with cheap oil. This fuel is critical for running the country's power plants.
Without it, Cuba has no immediate alternative. The nation now faces the real threat of widespread, long-term blackouts.
The Cuban economy and the daily lives of its citizens depend on a stable electric grid. The end of this oil subsidy may push the system to its breaking point.