Vice Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío announced Cuba's contingency plan in response to energy crisis and external pressures during an EFE interview on February 4, 2026, between 9:46 AM and 12:46 PM UTC. He stated the plan constitutes a difficult reorganization process requiring sacrifices from the population. De Cossío acknowledged Cuba's limited options and said citizens will learn details of measures in coming days that demand significant effort and creativity from both government and people, according to the EFE interview reported by MagJorgeCastro on X. He confirmed the measures address the new pressure scenario without political or economic reforms. The Vice Foreign Minister emphasized that issues like political prisoners and systemic reforms remain outside bilateral dialogues, as stated in the interview. This announcement signals intensified adjustments amid ongoing crisis, with no fundamental changes planned.
