economy
February 18, 2026
Life in Cuba is slowly grinding to a halt: Due to American pressure, there is no food, fuel, electricity, tourists... and it's getting worse!
Mendi Pruna recalls with a nostalgic smile the wave of American tourists who came to Cuba after then-US President Barack Obama restored diplomatic relations with the island nation in 2015.
TL;DR
- The Trump administration's actions have cut off oil supply to Cuba, exacerbating an economic crisis.
- Tourism, a vital sector, has collapsed due to fuel shortages affecting transportation and services.
- Essential services like schools, hospitals, and waste management are severely impacted by the lack of fuel and electricity.
- Industries such as nickel and cobalt extraction have been suspended due to fuel scarcity.
- US politicians are calling for an end to all aid and tourism to pressure the Cuban government towards political reform.
- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has called on citizens to endure the crisis with a 'wartime mentality'.
- Some Cubans are considering emigration due to the worsening economic situation and uncertainty.
- US officials like Senator Marco Rubio believe the current economic model in Cuba is unsustainable without external subsidies.
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