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Old Mar 19th, 2026 | 01:17 PM
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Better days coming to Cuba?

Along with aid from other countries…

Russian oil heading to Cuba

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Old Mar 19th, 2026 | 07:57 PM
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A temporary solution that would be most welcome. Somehow those tourist dollars got to start rolling in again.
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Old Mar 20th, 2026 | 09:06 AM
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I hope all of the countries that sent humanitarian aid continue to do so. And hopefully another country will get a spine and send more oil as well. Without a continuos supply of fuel, things will be difficult in Cuba. Jet fuel will also bring Canadian and other airlines back.
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Old Mar 20th, 2026 | 10:15 AM
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I never thought that I would have good feelings towards current day Russia but I admire their stance on this one. A little hope that things could get back to normal.
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Old Mar 20th, 2026 | 06:11 PM
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Many countries are helping out…

Aid to Cuba
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Old Mar 20th, 2026 | 07:48 PM
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Nice to see the Communist movement is alive and well. Human rights?
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Old Mar 20th, 2026 | 10:15 PM
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Relax mike, no communists here and no fans of the extortion attempts by the country to the north of Cuba either. Have you ever been to Cuba? Oh it’s far from perfect but a safe and wonderful destination just the same. Not all communist countries are created equal. The same goes for Capitalist ones as well. The degrees of good and bad for each are astounding.
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Old Mar 24th, 2026 | 10:42 AM
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So sad that we are not able to take a Cuba trip this winter. There are many factors that make Cuba poor but the people are usually really nice and it’s safe.
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Old Mar 25th, 2026 | 04:39 AM
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Apparently, U.S. suppliers have shipped approximately 30,000 barrels of fuel to Cuba’s private sector this year to date, and shipments are growing further exponentially by the week. That free market economy is gaining strength in Cuba. GOOD! Perhaps soon, the Cuban people will no longer be reliant on the Cuban government to continue screwing things up for them economically. Terry

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Old Mar 25th, 2026 | 06:02 PM
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Exactly who are the private sector that are getting fuel shipments I wonder? Well at least someone is getting fuel and hopefully the aid ships keep coming in.
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Old Mar 25th, 2026 | 06:29 PM
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Hey there, Wess! The private sector are just private Cuban entrepreneurs who have the money available to buy those licenses and afford to buy and import the oil and other petroleum based products into Cuba. Contrary to popular belief, there are some very rich Cubans living there on the island too. There's many others as well who are being 'fronted' the money needed to buy those imports through Cuban family living abroad - their silent partners. I'm sure those Cuban-Americans living in Miami are all a buzz now about the potential to make some serious money themselves indirectly - and directly too. Once that begins to happen big time, they'll quickly forget about regime change in Cuba. The business of the USA - is business. All that matters is if they can make a buck! The same thing happened with China after all. Terry
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Old Mar 29th, 2026 | 06:46 PM
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A change of course ​​​​​​ heart?

Russian oil ship entering Cuban waters
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Old Mar 30th, 2026 | 10:49 AM
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It’s a start and must be a huge relief even if temporary. The 2 aid ships from Mexico that were missing have now been spotted and are still on their way to Cuba. I wonder how long the goodwill from all will last this time.
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Wessislander, unfortunately all this goodwill could be temporary, especially the oil imports. Hopefully I am wrong. And those two missing vessels look to be average sized sailing boats not ships. Still, I am hopeful for better days.

Two Cuba-bound aid ships found days after disappearing
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