US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island’s government

The United States sent a cargo plane from Miami to Cuba on Tuesday carrying 700 packages of food and hygiene kits, with the shipment intended to reach Cuban residents directly through Catholic organizations rather than the Cuban government. The State Department said the delivery was part of broader humanitarian efforts to assist the island's population while maintaining pressure on the Cuban government. The flight represents a dual-track approach: delivering aid to Cuban citizens while the U.S. continues its broader policy of pressure on Havana.