Solidarity convoy brings aid and 650 delegates to Cuba amid energy crisis
Mar 23rd 2026 ยท Cuba
Some 650 delegates from 33 countries arrived with about 20 tons of humanitarian aid as Cuba struggles with a severe energy shortage linked to a US oil embargo.
- About 650 delegates from 33 countries and 120 organizations arrived in Havana with roughly 20 tons of aid.
- Donations include solar panels, food and cancer medicines, with more supplies expected by sea from a three-ship Mexican flotilla.
- Cuba has been nearly paralyzed after a US oil embargo imposed in January worsened a five-year economic crisis.
- Brazil pledged 20,000 tons of food and China reported a ship carrying 60,000 tons of rice bound for Cuba.
- Cuban officials said the island's political system and the president are not subject to negotiation in talks with the United States.