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How Cubans Are Surviving a Fuel Crisis

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Cubans are facing a severe fuel crisis due to an oil blockade by the Trump administration. In response, they are adopting alternative energy sources such as solar panels, makeshift generators, and batteries to cope with shortages of fuel and electricity. The situation highlights the impact of US sanctions on daily life in Cuba.

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The crisis is attributed to a 'devastating oil blockade' by the Trump administration.

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They are using solar panels, makeshift generators and batteries.

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The oil blockade imposed by the Trump administration is devastating.

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  • The crisis is attributed to a 'devastating oil blockade' by the Trump administration.
  • Cubans are forced to innovate due to external political pressure.

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Cubans are inventing ways to survive without fuel or electricity, using solar panels, makeshift generators and batteries to endure a notable oil blockade imposed by the Trump administration.

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The oil blockade imposed by the Trump administration is devastating.

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The oil blockade was imposed by the Trump administration.

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Cubans are inventing ways to survive without fuel or electricity.

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They are using solar panels, makeshift generators and batteries.

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