UN Sanctions Warning: UN rights experts warn U.S. sanctions are pushing Cuba toward a “silent Gaza,” with energy curbs now hitting fuel access even for humanitarian uses, worsening shortages and threatening health, food, life, and development. Power & Humanitarian Impact: The experts point to cascading failures across energy, transport, irrigation, and public services, with garbage piling up in parts of Havana and heightened disease risk. Education Solidarity: “Operation Cuba Va” coordinated by groups across the Americas and Europe says it has funded $20,000 in school supplies for 100 schools, with kits delivered to Cuba’s education ministry for the next school year. Health Transport Upgrade (Holguín): Holguín’s hemodialysis patients are set to benefit from 10 electric vehicles for more reliable transfers to treatment centers, as charging infrastructure is prepared. Tourism Shock: Cuba’s tourism sector is described as near collapse, with about 73% of hotels closed and major international operators exiting, deepening the industry’s paralysis. Foreign Investment Push: Cuba signals openness to a Trump-branded luxury resort on Cayo Santa María (“Trump Island”), as companies withdraw under sanctions pressure. Security Pressure: The U.S. announced new sanctions targeting Cuba’s armed forces leadership and procurement network, alleging foreign military cooperation and arms buying. Energy Crisis Context: Separate reporting highlights Cuba’s fuel and power strain, including a sharp rise in U.S. fuel purchases by Cuban buyers in early 2026.