"In early February 2026, Canada's major airlines stopped flying to Cuba. They could no longer refuel there because of an executive order by the United States president designed to block all oil imports to Cuba."
"Most gas stations are closed, and when fuel is imminent, long queues form. At El Modelo station on Avenida Línea, the line starts the evening before gas is pumped, some drivers sleeping in cars."
"The blackouts roll across the city like dark clouds, unpredictable but inevitable. Some darkened streets, already eerie from dereliction, become noir film sets, faces lit by the glow of a phone or the beam of a flashlight."
"Cubans, like most communists, have learned to wait."
In February 2026, Canada's airlines ceased flights to Cuba due to a U.S. executive order blocking oil imports. The administration aims for regime change by crippling the economy. In March, a visit to Havana revealed the effects of the oil embargo, with gas stations closed and long queues forming for fuel. Blackouts became common, casting dark shadows over the city, while uncollected garbage added to the desolation. Cubans have adapted to these hardships, demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity.
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