Cuban exodus

Cuba admits to massive emigration wave: a million people left in two years amid crisis

The news of a million people leaving Cuba in just two years is staggering. That’s 10% of the total population, a number that is hard to comprehend. It is indicative of a country in crisis, where people are desperate to escape the hardships and uncertainties that they face every day. This mass exodus is not just a brain drain or a usual refugee wave scenario; it is a sign of total collapse.

Having family roots in Cuba, it pains me to see the country in such a dire situation. My family emigrated in the mid-90s, and over the past 30 years, we have lost touch with all our remaining relatives on the island.… Continue reading