Donald Trump is plotting a “takeover” of Cuba. Washington’s lethal siege has already brought life on the island to a standstill. Millions have been plunged into darkness amidst rolling blackouts.

Here’s what to know about the energy, economic, and political crises surrounding Cuba—and the role of Trump and the U.S.

(CNN) — The smell of garbage is overwhelming and intense under the Caribbean sun. The accumulated waste is such that an entire street in Havana, far from its tourist district, was blocked to traffic. ...

Cuba is grappling with a fast-growing wave of synthetic drug use that is hitting young people hard. On a recent weekday, The Associated Press visited Havana’s psychiatric hospital and saw men ...