A group of religious sisters in Havana have told priests in Cuba that the lack of electricity has made it difficult for them to continue their ministry, leaving some to wonder how long a remaining reserve will last if the US keeps blocking fuel from reaching the island. “The remaining supply will be rationed so…
As fuel shortages deepen Cuba’s humanitarian crisis, nuns struggle to sustain ministries
People stand on their balconies in Havana during a blackout June 17, 2026. The Cuban government on June 18 announced far-reaching economic measures that could mark the most significant shift toward a market economy since the 1959 revolution. Photo: OSV News/Norlys Perez, Reuters.