Key insights
- Germany's travel advisory against Cuba, citing an energy crisis and limited medical care, highlights potential geopolitical instability. While seemingly isolated, escalating US rhetoric and policies impacting Cuba's energy supply could indirectly affect broader emerging market sentiment and risk appetite, posing a minor bearish signal for US equities.
BERLIN, March 18 (Reuters) - Germany’s foreign ministry strongly discouraged citizens from going to Cuba due to an acute energy crisis that particularly limits medical care in a travel notification sent on Wednesday.
Flight and hotel options are also limited, said the ministry, and further, last-minute restrictions must be expected at any time.
Cubans faced a 29-hour national blackout this week as U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric against the Communist-run island in addition to cutting off oil sales.