Cuba’s energy squeeze hits travel and daily life: The U.S. State Department denied authorization for Vanguard Energy to export about 250,000 barrels of fuel to Cuba, underlining how Washington’s fuel and tourism pressure is worsening blackouts that disrupt hospitals, water, food, and transport—leaving travelers and families stuck in a tighter, riskier system. Economic reforms vs. uncertainty: Cuban President Díaz-Canel unveiled sweeping reforms meant to revive the economy, cut bureaucracy, and attract investment, but coverage notes skepticism that the changes may only buy time amid deepening crisis and sanctions. Currency shock for visitors and expats: The informal market dollar climbed to a new record of 670 CUP, with the euro also surging to 770 CUP—signals that costs for anyone paying in hard currency are likely to keep spiking. On-the-ground hardship: A surgeon warned that lack of fuel and electricity is driving ambulance delays and rising infant mortality, a grim reminder of why Cuba’s tourism recovery remains fragile. Havana’s streetscape reality check: A Havana report describes blackouts, trash, and isolation even as a circus tent pops up near Revolution Square—small signs of normal life amid major strain. Diaspora support logistics: Miami-based Cuban-Americans continue flying in survival supplies like chemotherapy drugs as sanctions tighten, reinforcing how travel between Miami and Havana is increasingly tied to urgent needs. Tourism tie-in: A Chilean-Cuban Institute trip promotes state-run packages for Fidel Castro centenary events, including stays in major hotel brands across Havana, Trinidad, Cienfuegos, and Varadero. Earthquake tremors felt in Florida: A 6.1 quake near Cuba’s coast shook parts of Florida, including Miami-area evacuations and transit suspensions, a reminder that travel plans can be disrupted by sudden regional events.