The Cuban Economic Crisis

The Cuban economy remains heavily state-controlled and has faced significant challenges since the 1959 revolution. Despite a brief lift in American tourism in 2016, the situation has deteriorated, with shortages of basic goods and essential services like electricity and running water becoming widespread. Cubans often resort to carrying water from distant sources due to the government’s inability to maintain infrastructure. The lack of entrepreneurial opportunities, compounded by difficulties in accessing hard currency, has severely impacted the population's quality of life and led to increased emigration.