As the Cuban government resists Trump's escalating pressure for regime change, Cubans are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis. Why it matters: Prolonged blackouts due to limited fuel supply are disrupting essential services, making even basic tasks — like cooking — difficult or impossible. State of play: Fuel shortages have gripped the country since the U.S. captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January, stripping Cuba of its key oil provider for the island's nearly 11 mill