Daily brief
Cuba has restored power after a 29-hour nationwide blackout that left the entire island without electricity. The grid collapse occurred amid a severe fuel crisis exacerbated by a US oil embargo. Officials are slowly reconnecting areas as they work to stabilize the system.
President Donald Trump vowed to 'take' Cuba, rhetorically exploiting the island's crisis during a campaign event.
Cuba has opened key economic sectors to private investment from its diaspora, a move the US State Department says is not drastic enough.
China and Russia are being reported as potential sources of energy relief for Cuba, with solar aid and fuel supplies under discussion.