NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesJuly 15, 2026United States
U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits Cuba Amid Energy Crisis
A group of four U.S. Democratic representatives visited Cuba from July 9 to July 13 to meet with President Miguel Díaz-Canel. The visit occurred during a period of severe, recurring power outages across the island.
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The visit highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions and the impact of U.S. sanctions on Cuba's infrastructure, while the country faces its third major power grid collapse in nine days.
Key Facts
- A delegation of four U.S. Democratic representatives visited Cuba from July 9 to July 13.
- The delegation met with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in Havana.
- Cuba experienced its third major power grid collapse in nine days during the visit.
- President Díaz-Canel publicly characterized U.S. sanctions as 'genocidal' following the meeting.
- Cuba has seen a reduction in oil imports from Venezuela following U.S. measures taken after the capture of Nicolás Maduro in January.
- Cuba previously received over 30,000 barrels of crude oil daily from Venezuela.
- Cuban domestic oil production is estimated at approximately 40,000 barrels per day.
- Energy expert Jorge Piñón attributes the power outages primarily to technical failures and infrastructure deterioration rather than fuel shortages.
Who's Mentioned
personMark Pocan“U.S. Representative from Wisconsin”personJorge Piñón“Researcher at the University of Texas Energy Institute”personDelia Ramírez“U.S. Representative from Illinois”personTeresa Leger Fernández“U.S. Representative from New Mexico”personMaxine Dexter“U.S. Representative from Oregon”personNicolás Maduro“President of Venezuela”personMiguel Díaz-Canel“President of Cuba”locationLa Habana“Capital of Cuba”