Humanitarian Crisis in Cuba: The president of the Cuban Bishops’ Conference says people are arriving at parishes saying they’ve gone days without eating, with fainting in church and surgeries delayed for lack of water and supplies. U.S.-Cuba Pressure and War Fears: At a White House cabinet meeting, Marco Rubio told Trump “Cuba is in a lot of trouble,” blaming GAESA and calling the island a national security risk, while Cuba’s foreign minister urged the UN to prevent a “humanitarian catastrophe” amid threats of aggression. Energy Squeeze: Cuba’s power grid remains near collapse as blackouts continue, with solar expansion and Chinese equipment framed as short-term relief. Legal Fallout for Cuba-Linked Property: The U.S. Supreme Court expanded Helms-Burton liability in a Havana Docks ruling, raising risks for companies dealing with confiscated Cuban assets. Deportations to Mexico: Human Rights Watch reports thousands of Cubans deported to Mexico face homelessness, violence, and limited access to healthcare and legal protection. Regional Response: CARICOM foreign ministers condemned intensifying U.S. measures and warned against military action, though Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago held back. Business and Food Security: A Holguín vegetable canning firm is moving into digital sales and foreign-currency transactions, while a UN complaint accuses GAESA of worsening hunger through monopoly control. Military Presence: The USS Nimitz carrier group’s Caribbean arrival has fueled speculation as Cubans struggle with fuel and cooking shortages.