Event Brief
CIA Director Ratcliffe visits Havana amid fuel shortage
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Summary: CIA Director John Ratcliffe led a U.S. delegation to Havana as Cuba reported it has no diesel or fuel oil reserves.
WHO: CIA Director John Ratcliffe and the U.S. delegation
WHAT: Ratcliffe landed in Havana with a U.S. delegation and met Cuban officials as Cuba reported a fuel and diesel shortage.
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
WHERE: Havana, Cuba
WHY: Cuba reported it has absolutely no diesel or fuel oil reserves, with long Havana blackouts.
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