Europe provides aid to hospitals in Cuba as the island struggles with oil embargo and U.S. pressure

Uniunea Europeana

(19 Mar 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Havana, Cuba - 18 March 2026 1. Cancer patient’s mother Arlenys Martínez with her daughter at hospital 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Arlenys Martínez, cancer patient’s mother: ++SOUNDBITE STARTS ON PREVIOUS SHOT AND IS OVERLAID BY SHOT3++ “This aid is a huge support. I am grateful for the solidarity with this cause for the children. It is very important that people are thinking of us and about saving lives.” 3. Various of cancer patient’s mother