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UPDATED May 17, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
May 14, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
CIA Director Ratcliffe visits Havana amid fuel shortage
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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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