US Lawmakers Urge End to Cuban Energy Blockade Amid Deepening Crisis

Two U.S. lawmakers are calling for an immediate end to the American energy blockade on Cuba, citing the devastating impact on the island’s infrastructure and daily life. Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson stressed the need for a permanent resolution after visiting Cuba on a five-day trip, during which they met with President Miguel Díaz-Canel and other officials. Their visit comes as the country grapples with severe fuel shortages, nationwide blackouts, and disruptions to essen