Central America & the Caribbean

"Water Shortages Worsen Across Cuba As Oil Supplies Dwindle"

"Nearly 3 million Cubans experience water shortages every day because of a severe oil shortage that government officials blame on a U.S. energy blockade, authorities said late Wednesday during a roundtable discussion regarding the impact of the ongoing blockade."

Source: AP, 05/29/2026

Solar-Powered Charging Station In Cuba Brings Life To A Darkened Island

"Yudelaimys Barrero Muñoz used to spend up to three hours on the side of a highway under the blazing sun waving money at drivers as she attempted to hitch a ride from Cienfuegos, Cuba to Santa Clara, where she buys supplies to resell and support her husband and two children."

Source: AP, 05/18/2026

"As Cuba’s Grid Fails, Solar Power Becomes A Lifeline"

"The Trump administration’s fuel blockade against Cuba has resulted in widespread power outages, gas shortages, garbage in the streets, and a humanitarian crisis – but also a surge in solar installations."

Source: Yale Climate Connections, 04/22/2026

Forecasters Predict Slightly Below-Average 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season

"Colorado State University’s hurricane forecasting team is expecting El Niño to bring a slightly below-average season with 13 named storms, six hurricanes, and two major hurricanes."

Source: Yale Climate Connections, 04/13/2026

"Trash Piles Up In Havana As US Oil Chokehold Halts Garbage Trucks"

"Garbage has begun to pile up on street corners in the Cuban capital of Havana, attracting hordes of flies and reeking of rotten food, in one of the most visible impacts of the U.S. bid to prevent oil from reaching the Caribbean's largest island."

Source: Reuters, 02/17/2026

"The Caribbean Has A Super-Hurricane Problem"

"Caribbean nations face an increasing threat from super hurricanes, which can cost a significant fraction of their GDP. Climate change is expected to make the strongest hurricanes stronger."

Source: Yale Climate Connections, 11/13/2025

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