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Cuba says international airlines can no longer refuel there as Trump turns up the pressure
What happened
The Cuban government announced that international airlines can no longer refuel in the island nation due to fuel shortages, which are expected to persist for a month. The shortages are attributed to President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba. Cuba's international airports, including Jose Marti International Airport in Havana, are affected. The Cuban government did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Why it matters
The disruption could impact air travel to and from Cuba, potentially affecting tourists and travelers. The situation may also have broader implications for the country's economy and relations with other nations. Cuba's foreign minister has condemned the US tariff threats as "blackmail and coercion."
Key facts
- The Cuban government announced that international airlines can no longer refuel in the island nation.
- The fuel shortages are expected to persist for a month.
- President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba.
- Mexico has paused shipments of crude and refined products to Cuba amid US pressure.
- Russia described the Cuban fuel situation as "truly critical".
Official statement
“an unusual and extraordinary threat,”
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