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International solidarity for Cuba's energy crisis

Overview

International musical figures and organizations have organized events to support Cuba amid a severe humanitarian and energy crisis. In August 2026, Spanish singer Silvia Pérez Cruz scheduled a free concert in Old Havana, describing the performance as an “act of love” to connect with the population during a period of power outages lasting over 20 hours.

By September 2026, solidarity efforts expanded to Bilbao, Spain, where Basque groups organized a march and a concert by Silvio Rodríguez. This demonstration aimed to protest the economic and energy blockade imposed by the United States. The event also supported the “Argia eta Indarra Kubarentzat” campaign, an initiative that has raised nearly 245,000 euros to install solar energy systems in Cuban hospitals, including the William Soler Pediatric Hospital in Havana.

As part of his 2026 tour, Silvio Rodríguez also performed in Zaragoza at the Pabellón Príncipe Felipe. In Bilbao, his performance at the Palacio Euskalduna became a focal point for political activism. Local collectives, including Euskal Herria Kuba Ekimena, Hegoak, and Euskadi Cuba, organized a demonstration titled ‘Ojalá… Kuba Blokeorik Gabe’. The march, starting at the Guggenheim Museum, aimed to protest the humanitarian impact of US policies, which protesters claim have caused shortages of medicine, increased infant mortality, and severe utility outages.

Entities

Silvio Rodríguez · San Francisco el Nuevo · Guggenheim Museum · United States · Palacio Euskalduna

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Collectives have organized a march in Bilbao to protest the US economic blockade against Cuba. www.naiz.eus
[○ 1 SOURCE] The demonstration in Bilbao is scheduled to begin at the Guggenheim Museum. www.naiz.eus
[○ 1 SOURCE] The US policy against Cuba has contributed to a 148% increase in infant mortality. www.naiz.eus
[○ 1 SOURCE] Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez is performing in Bilbao. www.naiz.eus

Timeline

3 days ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Silvio Rodríguez performs in Spain amid planned protests against Cuba blockade
Cuban singer Silvio Rodríguez is touring Spain, with his Bilbao concert serving as a backdrop for a planned demonstration against the US economic blockade of Cuba.
5 days ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Bilbao to host solidarity march and Silvio Rodríguez concert for Cuba
A solidarity march and concert by Silvio Rodríguez will be held in Bilbao to protest the economic blockade of Cuba and raise funds for solar energy installations in Cuban hospitals.
20 days ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Silvia Pérez Cruz to perform free concert in Havana
Spanish singer Silvia Pérez Cruz will perform a free concert in Havana, Cuba, offering a musical escape for residents amid the country's ongoing energy crisis.

Sources

cuba.cu · cubainformacion.tv · elidealgallego.com · galiciapress.es · hsbnoticias.com · mundour.com · naiz.eus · noticiasdehoy.com.mx · oncubanews.com · prensa-latina.cu · radiocaibarien.icrt.cu · riotimesonline.com

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