Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade
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The BBC's Will Grant speaks to two women experiencing starkly different realities as the country's energy crisis impacts their pregnancies.
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Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade In January 2026, the Trump administration enforced an oil and fuel blockade on Cuba, triggering severe energy shortages and widespread blackouts that have especially impacted vulnerable populations, such as expectant mothers. The shortages of food, milk, and essential medicines are straining maternal care services, making pregnancies more difficult and uncertain. The BBC's Will Grant spoke to two expectant mothers facing starkly different realities as the energy crisis unfolds. Read more about the fuel blockade on Cuba here . Video by Blanca Estrada. 6 hours ago Cuba United States Share Save How is the Philippines reacting to its energy emergency? BBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari reports from a petrol station in Manila. World As Cuba struggles with power cuts, how is the island holding up? The BBC's Will Grant reports from the island days after the entire national electric grid collapsed. World Venezuelans in Miami and Caracas celebrate historic WBC victory over USA Venezuela won its first-ever World Baseball Classic title, defeating the United States 3–2 in the championship game. World Watch: Sean Penn receives 'Oscar' in Ukraine after skipping US ceremony The Academy Award winning US actor won his third Oscar on Sunday, but skipped the ceremony to visit Ukraine. World Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia? After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened. World 'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue. World Oscar buzz for Ray and his Retirement Plan Voiced by Domhnall Gleeson and directed by John Kelly, Retirement Plan is nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards. World Watch: Why Khar...
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