8legs: Havana, cuba

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Cuba is experiencing severe fuel shortages and prolonged blackouts, crippling daily life.
U.S. sanctions and disrupted oil from Venezuela are tightening the squeeze on Cuba’s economy.
Cuban households struggle with food access, rationing, and rising prices amid shortages.
Renters and workers face low incomes while fuel prices rise and access to transport worsens.
State media cites repairs program, while critics question broader economic policy.
Residents document living conditions on social media to highlight crises.
Trump’s stance and international responses cited as influencing the crisis.
Rising health and public service challenges accompany power outages.
Public health and sanitation issues rise with piles of waste due to fuel shortages.
Overall depiction emphasizes humanitarian risks as the crisis deepens.

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The Supreme Court will decide how Helms-Burton Act Title III should apply to both a CIMEX case and a Havana Docks case involving Cuban assets and pre-revolution property.
ExxonMobil seeks more than $1 billion in compensation from CIMEX for oil and gas assets seized in 1960.
The other case involves Havana Docks and whether a present-day property interest is required in Helms-Burton claims against private cruise lines.
Presidents lifted and later suspended Title III over the years, shaping why claims face barriers in court.
The ruling could affect how costly and time-consuming it is for claimants to pursue restitution from Cuban entities.
The cases question the scope of remedies Congress intended under Title III and potential diplomatic considerations.
Exxon argues for broader recovery while CIMEX defends the ruling that sovereign immunities may apply.
Havana Docks alleges the cruise lines trafficked in confiscated property via pre-revolution docks.
The Court has not previously interpreted Title III, leaving the scope of remedies unclear.
The decision could influence how Canada and Spain-invested companies in Cuba are handled in future disputes.

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