Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade

Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade In January 2026, the Trump administration enforced an oil and fuel blockade on Cuba, triggering severe energy shortages and widespread blackouts that have especially impacted vulnerable populations, such as expectant mothers. The shortages of food, milk, and essential medicines are straining maternal care services, making pregnancies more difficult and uncertain. The BBC's Will Grant spoke to two expectant mothers facing starkly different realities as the energy crisis unfolds. Read more about the fuel blockade on Cuba here . Video by Blanca Estrada. 2 days ago Cuba United States Share Save How is the Philippines reacting to its energy emergency? BBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari reports from a petrol station in Manila. World Ros Atkins on... Trump's mixed messages on the war The BBC’s Analysis Editor looks at President Trump’s mixed messages on the war with Iran. World Trump compares attack on Iran to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PM In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister, US President Donald Trump was asked why he didn't inform allies about his plan to attack Iran. World As Cuba struggles with power cuts, how is the island holding up? The BBC's Will Grant reports from the island days after the entire national electric grid collapsed. …