Havana, Feb 13, 2026 (AFP) - Fire at refinery in Havana as Cuba battles fuel shortages

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2026-02-13

A fire broke out Friday at a refinery in Cuba's capital, threatening to compound the island nation's struggles as it faces what amounts to a US oil blockade. AFP observed a massive column of smoke rising from the Nico Lopez refinery in Havana Bay, though it was not known if the blaze was near the plant's oil storage tanks. Two Mexican navy ships arrived at the same harbor Thursday with more than 800 tons of much-needed humanitarian aid. Cuba, alr......

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