CIA director visits Havana as Cuba's energy crisis deepens
The CIA director travelled to Havana in recent weeks as Cuba's deepening fuel and power crisis pushed the island towards direct contacts with Washington, BBC reported. The visit was kept private and reportedly explored possible US economic support options.
According to BBC Latin America, the CIA director made a confidential trip to Havana to meet officials in President Miguel Diaz-Canel's government. The visit followed Cuba's announcement that its diesel and fuel-oil reserves were running out.
The Cuban energy ministry warned last week that import supplies had weakened and that long daily blackouts could continue for weeks. The Trump administration has reportedly placed a $100 million humanitarian aid offer on the table, which Havana is studying.
Fuel shortages are crippling transport, agriculture and health services across the island. Diplomats said Washington was weighing targeted sanctions relief alongside the aid package, although the option remains politically contested in the United States.
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