Humanitarian Aid
Hotel closures in Cuba disrupt tourism amid energy contingency
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The temporary closure of several hotels in Cuba's main tourist hubs has forced major Canadian tour operators to adjust their policies amid a fuel shortage affecting flights and reservations. The Cuban government acknowledged that the country will run out of aviation fuel for at least one month, impacting all international airports. Airlines like Transat and Iberia have introduced flexible measures for affected travelers.
Over one million people have been displaced in Lebanon since March due to Israeli attacks on Beirut and the occupation of southern Lebanon. Families are sheltering with relatives, renting rooms when possible, or sleeping in cars and outdoors, straining fragile infrastructure. Digital wallets are emerging as key tools for aid, linking diaspora donors directly to affected communities amid eroding trust in institutions.
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A large international delegation known as the Nuestra América Convoy has arrived in Havana, Cuba, delivering around 20 tons of humanitarian aid to the island amid ongoing US sanctions. The group, comprising over 600 people from 33 countries and 120 organizations, includes figures such as Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, and others protesting what they describe as a US economic blockade. The visit coincides with recent US actions, including a takeover of Venezuela's oil business and Executive Order 14380 issued on January 29.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed thanks to Mexico for sending over 800 tons of humanitarian aid amid the island's energy crisis caused by the US oil blockade. Two military ships departed from Mexico on Sunday as part of President Claudia Sheinbaum's efforts to support Cuba. The Cuban ambassador in Mexico also praised the North American country's solidarity.
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The Mexican government dispatched 814 tons of provisions to Cuba on Sunday aboard two Navy ships from Veracruz, in response to the island's severe energy crisis triggered by U.S. sanctions. The aid includes basic foodstuffs and hygiene items, as Cuba warns its airlines will run out of aviation fuel this Monday. President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed Mexico's solidarity with Cuba.
Sweden and nine other countries urge Israel to take urgent measures to ensure international aid organizations can operate in Gaza and the West Bank. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers express serious concern over the catastrophic humanitarian situation. With winter's arrival, conditions for civilians in the area are worsening.
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In a rare show of compassion, Chinese navy members assisted a distressed Filipino fisherman in the West Philippine Sea on Christmas Day. They provided bottled water and food to the man who had written a 'help me' sign on his small boat. While the fisherman expressed thanks, the Philippine Coast Guard questioned the Chinese vessel's presence in the area.
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