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International solidarity for Cuba's energy crisis

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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 Spain. Silvio Rodríguez’s 2026 tour became a focal point for political activism. In Bilbao, 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 Gabe’ to protest the humanitarian impact of the United States blockade, which protesters claim has caused medicine shortages, increased infant mortality, and severe utility outages. blockade. Rodríguez also performed in Zaragoza at the Pabellón Príncipe Felipe and later in A Coruña at the Coliseum. Coruña. In A Coruña, he performed at the performance included singing in Galician Coliseum alongside Uxía Clamor. Clamor, singing in Galician. Following the concert, the Mayor of Oleiros, Ángel García Seoane, met with Rodríguez and criticized to criticize the United States blockade, calling blockade and call for an end to “international silence” regarding the situation Cuba. In October 2026, Rodríguez’s tour continued in Cuba and emphasizing cities such as Seville, amid political controversy regarding his alignment with the ties of solidarity Cuban Revolution. This controversy stemmed from Rodríguez’s request for a weapon from the Cuban government to defend the nation against potential United States intervention. In a symbolic gesture, Cuban authorities presented the musician with an AKM rifle, which was later reported to be a replica. During his performances, Rodríguez has incorporated philosophical themes, discussing the relationship between Oleiros culture and the island. freedom. These demonstrations also support the “Argia eta Indarra Kubarentzat” campaign, an initiative that which has raised nearly 245,000 euros to install solar energy systems in Cuban hospitals, such as the William Soler Pediatric Hospital in Havana. hospitals.

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  1. 2026-10-04 11:12 UTC International solidarity for Cuba's energy crisis
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  4. 2026-09-07 14:59 UTC International solidarity for Cuba's energy crisis

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