U.S. blockade of Cuba’s oil supply is not only crippling the island’s economy but also threatening ‘basic human safety,’ minister says

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by Andrea Rodriguez, Milexsy Duran, The Associated Press
February 21, 2026
“You cannot damage a state’s economy without affecting its inhabitants,” Portal said. “This situation could put lives at risk.”
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Originally published on Fortune on 2/21/2026