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The European Commission announced on Wednesday the allocation of an additional two million euros in humanitarian aid for Cuba, in response to the worsening situation on the Island caused by the energy crisis and the shortage of food and drinking water.
The announcement, published by the institution on its official channels, details that the funds are intended to provide logistical support to humanitarian partners distributing urgent assistance to the most vulnerable individuals.
"The EU supports the people of Cuba during these difficult times. After the hurricane Melissa, which made landfall on October 29, 2025, we were there. And today, we are once again offering our support with 2 million euros in humanitarian aid to distribute food and drinking water to those in greatest need," said Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib.
"In a country facing an energy crisis and growing shortages, this support will help ensure that vital aid continues to reach up to two million people in need," he added.
This new allocation adds to the four million euros already approved in early 2026 for the Caribbean region, which is primarily aimed at addressing the needs of Cuba.
All of this is occurring in a context where the Cuban economy contracted by 5% in 2025 and another contraction is projected for this year.
In 2025, the EU mobilized nearly 6 million euros for disaster preparedness and emergency response on the Island.
At the end of November, a shipment of humanitarian aid sent by the European bloc arrived in Cuba for the victims of Hurricane Melissa.
The phenomenon damaged or destroyed more than 90,000 homes and affected 3.5 million Cubans, worsening an already deteriorating situation due to the energy crisis, in which the generation deficit frequently exceeded 2,000 megawatts.
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