Cuba's economy faces a crisis as its oil supply from Venezuela is threatened

Cuba is facing a severe economic challenge because its supply of oil from Venezuela is at risk. Venezuela has been a key supplier of subsidized oil to Cuba for years, and the potential loss of this resource raises questions about how the island nation will power its economy.

A political party in Venezuela, the CSP, has defended the oil shipments to Cuba and offered to mediate in the country's relationship with the United States. The situation highlights Cuba's deep economic dependence on this single, vulnerable source of energy.