It's no secret that Donald Trump's focus is turning to Cuba.
From history, we know that the US and Cuba haven't exactly got on, but it feels like things are about to get a lot worse.
Olive Enokido-Lineham explains what's behind the energy crisis that's driving blackouts across the country, as we witness people living in darkness and eating from bins.
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