Latest news in Cuba? September 11th, 2026

The latest developments in Cuba around September 11th, 2026:

• Easing Foreign Currency Rules for the Private Sector: The Central Bank of Cuba issued Resolution No. 102/2026, overhauling foreign-currency banking regulations. The new rules allow private enterprises, non-state actors, cooperatives, and independent creators to open foreign-currency bank accounts without prior central bank authorization, deposit foreign cash, and make direct overseas payments for imports and financing. UA.NEWS+ 1
• Intensifying Economic & Energy Crisis: The island continues to endure severe economic stress and chronic electrical grid instability. Acute fuel shortagesexacerbated by a tightening U.S. oil blockade and disrupted regional supply linescontinue to drive widespread power outages and supply chain disruptions nationwide. Anadolu Ajansı+ 1
• U.S.–Cuba Diplomatic Friction: Cuban state officials and diplomatic statements have pushed back against renewed U.S. rhetoric and tightened economic sanctions enacted earlier in the month, characterizing the trade and fuel restrictions as deliberate attempts to isolate the country’s economy.