Cuban government

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

The government of Cuba declares itself in a ‘war-time economy’

The government of Cuba has declared itself in a ‘war-time economy,’ a term usually reserved for extreme situations. What exactly does this mean for the people of Cuba? Well, the country ended 2023 with some alarming statistics – an inflation rate of 30%, a 2% contraction in the economy, and a depreciation of the Cuban currency by over 50% against major currencies like the dollar and euro in the informal market. This is definitely not a good sign.

Cuba is a communist country, so maybe this move is not entirely surprising. Being a command economy already, how can you really tell the difference when a ‘war-time economy’ is declared?… Continue reading