US sanctions against Cuba humanitarian crisis

UN experts condemn US sanctions against Cuba, urge Washington to lift measures

The US announced expanded sanctions targeting Cuba's energy sector on July 23, 2026.

On July 23, 2026, the US announced expanded sanctions that include new restrictions specifically targeting Cuba's energy sector. These measures follow an energy blockade implemented in January that led to a severe deterioration in living conditions across the country.

The sanctions have hampered fuel imports at a time of acute shortages and major nationwide blackouts. UN human rights experts have warned that these measures are worsening Cuba's humanitarian crisis, which includes growing food insecurity, medicine shortages, and reduced capacity for cancer treatments.

The US implemented an energy blockade against Cuba in January 2026.

In January 2026, the United States implemented an energy blockade against Cuba. This move followed announcements made on July 23 regarding expanded restrictions specifically targeting Cuba's energy sector.

The blockade has caused living conditions in Cuba to deteriorate severely. According to UN human rights experts, these measures are worsening the country's humanitarian crisis, which includes acute fuel shortages, nationwide blackouts, and growing food and medicine insecurity.

The US imposed a trade embargo against Cuba in 1962.

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