Cuba cancels cigar festival as fuel crisis escalatesCuba cancels this year's cigar festival. afpHAVANA - Cuba on Saturday announced the cancellation of its iconic cigar festival, amid a major energy crisis sparked by US pressure on the cash-strapped island. The "Festival del Habano" draws cigar enthusiasts, traders and specialized journalists from around the world and features an auction of luxury cigars and humidors. The United States cut off oil deliveries to Cuba from Havana's key ally Venezuela following the ouster of longtime president Nicolas Maduro in early January. US President Donald Trump also signed an executive order allowing his country to impose tariffs on countries selling oil to Havana.

Source: Bangkok Post February 15, 2026 14:27 UTC