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Cuba pushes renewable energy plans despite US oil blockade
Cuba's energy minister says private oil imports are insufficient and denies any link to fuel shipments the US intercepted; the sun remains unsanctioned.
On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on Late Night BBNPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Al Jazeera: “Cuba forges ahead with renewable energy plans amid US oil blockade”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:34 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: US.
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Havana, Cuba's energy minister says the island is forging ahead with renewable power, and denies any link to fuel shipments the United States intercepted.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAl Jazeera reports he says oil imports by private firms are simply not enough.
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