Global Aid Arrives in Cuba Amid Energy Crisis

0:00This is Corey with the story, here with your quick two-minute global update. 650 delegates from 33 countries and 120 organizations have started arriving in Cuba delivering 20 tons of humanitarian aid amid a deepening energy crisis. They're flying in from Italy, France, Spain, the United States, and Latin American nations with more coming Saturday by C on three ships from. In Mexico, advanced groups already dropped off donations at Havana hospitals earlier this week. The aid includes solar panels, food, and cancer medicines, stepping in after the United States imposed an oil embargo in January under President, Trump, which has stalled the island and fueled a five-year economic slump. Organizers call to stand against collective punishment, with voices warning of a looming humanitarian disaster. Cuban officials firmly say their political system isn't negotiable, but note room for talks on shared interests. Meanwhile, support keeps growing. Brazil pledged 20,000 tons of food, like rice, beans, and milk.

1:05Chilean lawmakers arrived Thursday with. Supplies and China sent a ship loaded with 60,000 tons of rice. This wave of solidarity underscores how global compassion is pushing back against the pressures.