US Lawmakers Press for End to Cuba Energy Blockade After Crisis Visit

Two US lawmakers, Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson, have condemned Washington's energy blockade on Cuba, describing it as “cruel collective punishment.” Following a five-day visit to the island, the representatives urged an immediate end to policies they argue are crippling vital infrastructure and causing severe humanitarian repercussions. The blockade has led to national blackouts, fuel shortages, paralyzed hospitals, and disrupted daily life, with Cuban officials characterizing it as an e