Energy Problems and Arguments in Cuba

Introduction

Cuba has no electricity and no fuel. This is because the United States stopped fuel from entering the country.

Main Body

President Trump made a new rule in January 2026. Now, Mexico and Venezuela do not send oil to Cuba. Cuba has no diesel fuel. Many people in Havana have no power for 22 hours a day. People are angry. They walk in the streets and make loud noises. They want electricity. The United Nations says the U.S. rule is wrong. Some U.S. leaders want to talk to Cuba, but others do not. The U.S. offered 100 million dollars to help people. But they want the Catholic Church to give the money. They also want Cuba to change its laws. President Díaz-Canel says the U.S. must stop the blockade first.

Conclusion

Cuba still has no power. The U.S. uses money and fuel to make Cuba change its government.

Learning

⚡ The 'NO' Pattern

In this text, we see a very simple way to say something is missing. Instead of complex words, we use: NO + [Thing].

  • No electricity
  • No fuel
  • No power

How to use it: If you are at a hotel and there is no water, you don't need a long sentence. Just say: "There is no water!" → This is the fastest way to communicate a problem at A2 level.


🚶 Action Words (Simple Present)

Look at how the text describes people: They walkThey makeThey want.

When talking about a group of people (They), the verb stays short. No extra letters at the end.

Quick Tip:

  • I want → They want
  • I walk → They walk

💰 Big Numbers

100 million dollars

In English, we put the number first, then the size (million), then the currency (dollars).

Pattern: [Number] \rightarrow [Size] \rightarrow [Money]

Vocabulary Learning

electricity
electric power that is used in homes and businesses
Example:I need electricity to turn on the lights.
fuel
material that is burned to make energy
Example:Cars need fuel to run.
diesel
a type of fuel used in trucks and buses
Example:The truck uses diesel.
power
the ability to do something or the energy that makes machines work
Example:The power of the wind turbine is measured in kilowatts.
rule
a rule that tells people how to behave
Example:The new rule says no smoking in the park.
leaders
leaders are people who guide or direct others
Example:The leaders met to discuss the plan.
church
a church is a place where people pray
Example:We go to the church on Sundays.
help
to help means to give assistance
Example:She will help me with my homework.
laws
laws are rules made by the government
Example:The new laws protect the environment.
blockade
a blockade is a block that stops goods from entering
Example:The blockade stopped the food from reaching the town.
government
government is the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced a new policy.