cross-posted from: https://hexbear.net/post/7662527

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Brazil Cuba solidarity reaches new heights as trade unions and social movements launch coordinated efforts to support Cuba amid a severe energy crisis triggered by U.S. pressure. On February 14, 2026, the Unified Federation of Petroleum Workers (FUP) formally requested an emergency meeting with state-owned Petrobras to arrange urgent fuel deliveries to the Caribbean island.

The campaign, dubbed “Petróleo para Cuba” (Oil for Cuba), counters recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. He imposed potential tariffs on nations or entities supplying hydrocarbons to Cuba, exacerbating fuel shortages that cause rolling blackouts and disrupt essential services.

Paulo Neves, a director of the FUP, stressed that Petrobras must act as a sovereign public enterprise. It should resist external intimidation and prioritize concrete diplomatic action over mere statements.

The initiative seeks to create operational and regulatory channels. These would ensure steady energy flows to Cuba while reducing immediate humanitarian risks faced by hospitals, schools, and the general population.