
In Havana, we speak to journalist Ed Augustin, who calls the Trump administration’s strict fuel blockade of Cuba, in place since the beginning of 2026, “the collective punishment of a population, particularly targeting poor communities, pregnant women, children and the elderly.” Augustin shares stories of hardship faced by everyday Cubans who are increasingly forced to go without electricity, drinking water and medical care.
This content originally appeared on Democracy Now! and was authored by Democracy Now!.
Democracy Now! | Radio Free (2026-05-20T12:33:41+00:00) Report from Havana: Cubans Starving & Dying Because of Intensified U.S. Blockade. Retrieved from https://www.radiofree.org/2026/05/20/report-from-havana-cubans-starving-dying-because-of-intensified-u-s-blockade/
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