US-Cuba War Powers Push: Democrats in Congress are trying to force a vote to stop President Trump from attacking Cuba without congressional approval, warning a new conflict would be “easy to get in and hard to get out.” Alligator Alcatraz Release: Trump celebrated the release of Cuban-born Miami resident Justo Betancourt from ICE detention at the Florida facility, after a judge ordered his release. Humanitarian Aid With Strings: The US pledged $100M for Cuba but says only faith-based and nonprofit groups—not the Cuban government or military—can distribute it. Energy Crisis Reality Check: Cuba’s Guiteras power plant went offline again due to a recurring failure tied to a key component, with officials admitting a full fix would require a major shutdown after years without comprehensive maintenance. Everyday Survival Under Blackouts: A Cuban grandfather’s homemade stove—built from an empty gas cylinder, a fire extinguisher, and dirt—shows how shortages are pushing families into improvised solutions. Cuban Community in Mexico: Cubans in Mexico demanded Havana break its silence over alleged discrimination in Cancún after a viral incident sparked job and housing fallout. Cuban Dissident Death: Héctor Maseda, a prominent independent journalist and political prisoner linked to the 2003 Black Spring and the Ladies in White, died in exile. Caribbean Travel Shift: Air Canada is adding more Caribbean routes as Cuba disappears from Canadian itineraries amid fuel and service disruptions.