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In Havana, we speak to journalist Ed Augustin, who calls the Trump administration's strict fuel blockade of Cuba, in place since the beginning of 2026, "the collective punishment of a population, particularly targeting poor communities, pregnant women, children and the elderly." Augustin shares stories of hardship faced by everyday Cubans who are increasingly forced to go without electricity, drinking water and medical care.
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For President Trump, the interest in Cuba is not new.
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In a rare direct address, Secretary of State Marco Rubio blamed the former leader Raúl Castro for the country's longstanding electricity and resource shortages.
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