Cuba thanks China for rice shipment amid worsening humanitarian conditions
Cuba has received its first shipment of rice from China amid a worsening humanitarian crisis on the island. President Miguel Diaz-Canel expressed gratitude for the support from China and the European Parliament, as the U.S. continues to impose sanctions. The situation has led to severe shortages and public service disruptions in Cuba.
- ▪Cuba received 15,000 tonnes of rice from China as part of a larger donation of 60,000 tonnes.
- ▪The U.S. has increased sanctions against Cuba, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
- ▪Cuba relies on imports for nearly 60 percent of its oil supply, which has been severely restricted by U.S. actions.
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- ▪ Cuba receives 15,000-tonne shipment of rice donated by China — r/worldnews
- ▪ Cuba receives 15,000-tonne shipment of rice donated by China — South China Morning Post
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News|GovernmentCuba thanks China for rice shipment amid worsening humanitarian conditionsThe Caribbean island has faced a fuel blockade that has cut off essential supplies, as Trump seeks regime change.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPresident Miguel Diaz-Canel holds a Cuban flag during a rally in support of Raul Castro, on May 22 [Adalberto Roque/AFP]By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 24 May 202624 May 2026Cuba has announced the first shipment in an expected donation from China of about 60,000 tonnes of rice, as the Caribbean island contends with an ongoing humanitarian crisis.In a series of social media posts on Sunday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed that the first…
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