Cuba Postpones Habano Festival, Losing Another Foreign Currency Source

Human Rights Association rejects oil blockade on Cuba

In statements to Prensa Latina, Caceres pointed out that, without a doubt, Washington’s announcement of retaliatory tariff increases against countries that supply oil to Cuba is more than a threat; it is a flagrant violation of international law and the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. He noted that international law has always prohibited, even in cases of armed conflict, “actions that affect the civilian population” of the belligeren…

Cuba postpones Habano Festival, losing another foreign currency source

Cuban authorities postponed the Habano Festival, citing a severe energy crisis linked to fuel shortages. The event generates millions of dollars.

Cuba cancels major cigar festival as it struggles under economic crisis

Cuba cancelled its annual cigar festival, a key driver of tourism and foreign currency, as it grapples with a major energy crisis sparked by a tightening US embargo. Oil imports from Venezuela have ceased since Washington toppled its leader last month, cutting Cuba’s main source of energy. As a result, the island nation has had to shutter parts of its economy, while public services are struggling to operate. The fuel crisis is so grave that in s…

Cuba suspends annual cigar festival as U.S. oil blockade deepens energy crisis

The postponement comes as the island nation's communist-run government endures its biggest test since the collapse of the Soviet Union.