European groups join aid convoy to Cuba amid crippling oil blockade
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European aid groups organize convoys to Cuba amid fuel shortages from three-month U.S. oil blockade.
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European humanitarian groups are organizing aid convoys to Cuba as the island nation faces severe fuel shortages resulting from a U.S. blockade that has halted oil shipments for three months. The lack of fuel has left millions of Cubans without electricity, creating a humanitarian crisis that has prompted international aid organizations to intervene. The convoy effort underscores the growing strain on Cuba's already fragile economy and infrastructure, which has been weakened by decades of U.S. sanctions and recent geopolitical tensions. European participation signals willingness to provide direct relief to Cuban civilians despite the longstanding American embargo. The aid deliveries represent one of the most visible international responses to Cuba's current energy crisis.
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European humanitarian groups are organizing aid convoys to Cuba to address fuel shortages.
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