Did Trump Give Up On Punishing Cuba? U.S. Government Announces That Sale and Resale of Venezuelan Oil to Cuba Is Now Allowed, Easing the Fuel Shortage That Was Devastating the Country

Written by Rannyson Moura

Published on 26/02/2026 at 16:20

Updated on 26/02/2026 at 22:53

O Departamento do Tesouro dos EUA anunciou que permitirá a venda e revenda de petróleo venezuelano a Cuba, com foco no setor privado, numa tentativa de aliviar a crise energética no país. A mudança ocorre em meio a pressão geopolítica mais ampla.

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The US Department of the Treasury Announced That It Would Allow the Sale and Resale of Venezuelan Oil to Cuba, With a Focus on the Private Sector, in an Attempt to Ease the Energy Crisis in the Country. The Change Comes Amid Broader Geopolitical Pressure.

The United States Decided to Ease Restrictions on Oil That Were Contributing to the Severe Fuel Shortage in Cuba. The Department of the Treasury Authorized Companies to Apply for Licenses to Resell Venezuelan Oil to the Island, Officials Announced This Wednesday (25).

The New Guidance is on the Website of the US Agency and Brings a Licensing Policy Considered “Favorable” for Transactions that Serve Commercial and Humanitarian Purposes in Cuba.

Partial Relief for Energy Crisis, but With Clear Restrictions

Since January, after the United States Took Control of Venezuela’s Oil Exports, the Shipment of Fuel to Cuba Was Interrupted. This Worsened the Crisis on the Island, Where Fuel is Essential for Energy Generation, Transportation, and Basic Services.

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Energy Crisis in Cuba and Regional Impact

Cuba Has Been Facing Fuel Shortages Since the Suspension of Venezuelan Deliveries Following the Change in US Policy. The Lack of Oil Has Led to Blackouts, Transportation Difficulties, and Direct Impacts on Public Services.

The US Blockade on Oil in Cuba Shows a Historical Wound That Often Goes Unnoticed: the Lack of Ethanol Made the Country, Even Before the Blockade, More Vulnerable to Energy Crises

The New Rule May Partially Alleviate This Situation, Especially If Large Traders Apply for and Obtain the Necessary Licenses to Export Fuel to the Country. However, Experts Warn That Even With Authorization, Cuba’s Ability to Pay for Oil May Still Be an Obstacle, as the Country Relies on Imports and Faces a Severe Economic Crisis.

Private Sector at the Center of the Strategy

The Focus on the Cuban Private Sector is Deliberate. The Rules Exclude Any Transactions That May Directly Benefit Military or Government Institutions. The Intention is for Fuel to Reach the Population or Civil Companies, Reducing the Suffering Caused by Shortages.

This Approach Creates a Clear Division Between Humanitarian Support and Political Aid, Which May Lead to Intense Debates About the Effectiveness and Real Impact of the Measure.

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Did Trump Give Up On Punishing Cuba? U.S. Government Announces That Sale and Resale of Venezuelan Oil to Cuba Is Now Allowed, Easing the Fuel Shortage That Was Devastating the Country

The US Department of the Treasury Announced That It Would Allow the Sale and Resale of Venezuelan Oil to Cuba, With a Focus on the Private Sector, in an Attempt to Ease the Energy Crisis in the Country. The Change Comes Amid Broader Geopolitical Pressure.

Partial Relief for Energy Crisis, but With Clear Restrictions

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The US Department of the Treasury Announced That It Would Allow the Sale and Resale of Venezuelan Oil to Cuba, With a Focus on the Private Sector, in an Attempt to Ease the Energy Crisis in the Country. The Change Comes Amid Broader Geopolitical Pressure.

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