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The World

Cuba has only 2-3 weeks of oil supplies left

The World

PRX

News, Lethaldissent

4.6943 Ratings

🗓️ 29 January 2026

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

Cuba could deplete its oil supply in as little as 15 to 20 days, according to the data company Kpler, and residents are worried about what might come next. Also, a look at the experiences, hopes and fears of the Somali community in Minnesota amid ICE raids in their neighborhoods. And, a conversation with armed colectivos in Venezuela. Plus, the value of gold skyrockets against the US dollar.

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0:00.0

Cuba's economy has struggled for years, but the current situation feels especially ominous.

0:11.2

People are scared, people are worried. People read the news and they see aggressive statements

0:16.7

coming out of Washington. I'm Carolyn Beeler. And I'm Marco Werman. Today, the view from Havana.

0:22.6

Also, investors large and small, driving up the price of gold. There's a sense of eternity that's

0:28.5

tied up into gold, and I think that's part of its appeal to. And we go to the heart of the Somali

0:33.3

American community in the Twin Cities. Today, we are not gathered out of fear.

0:38.3

We're gathered out of love for our neighbors,

0:42.3

for our children, and for our future.

0:46.3

We also meet members of the pro-government armed groups in Venezuela

0:49.3

who are not thrilled to hear the words from the White House

0:52.3

about who is running their country. All that and more today on the world.

0:58.8

This is the world. I'm Marco Wurman. And I'm Carolyn Beeler. Thank you for being here today.

1:04.3

Cuba is running out of oil. The island could deplete its entire supply in just 15 to 20 days. That's according to the data

1:12.4

company, Kapler. A major factor here is Mexico. President Claudius, Shane Baum, has said that Mexico

1:17.8

will cut off its shipments of oil to Cuba, but her government might be backtracking on that.

1:27.6

Shanebaum now says that humanitarian aid Cuba, as other countries continue.

1:32.7

Shane Baum now says that humanitarian aid shipments of oil to Cuba will continue.

1:36.1

Meanwhile, Cubans are dealing with an economic crisis.

1:39.0

Ed Augustine is an independent journalist based in Havana.

1:43.8

He told me today that in the city, garbage trucks have stopped coming for the trash.

1:47.3

So a few months ago, I was living in a penthouse in central Havana.

1:49.6

I'd have my morning coffee.

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