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Amid blackouts and protests, Cuba says ready to consider a $100 million US aid proposal
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Amid blackouts and protests, Cuba says ready to consider a $100 million US aid proposal

Le Monde (English) · May 14, 2026, 3:05 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered $100 million in aid on Wednesday, on the condition that the Catholic Church distribute the aid, rather than Cuba's communist government, which has blamed a US blockade for the blackouts.

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