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US Charges Cuba's Castro, Blackouts Devastate Island
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US Charges Cubas Former President: A Tumultuous Time for Cuba
The US has indicted Cubas former president, Raúl Castro, over the 1996 plane shooting, a move Cubas current president dismisses as politically motivated. The US labels Cuba a national security threat, complicating peace efforts. Meanwhile, Cuba grapples with severe power outages, causing hardships for residents like Ana Rosa Romero, an elderly Havana resident. The blackouts, exacerbated by a US fuel blockade, pose significant challenges, including safety risks for those with medical devices. Despite these struggles, Cuba presses on with innovative housing solutions, like repurposing shipping containers, while workers like Orlando Diaz rally in support of Castro, viewing the US charges as unfounded and a potential precursor to US aggression.
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