About this episode
The episode discusses the severe humanitarian crisis in Cuba and questions whether the revolution is over.
Cuba is facing one of its most severe humanitarian crises in decades. For years, Cuba relied heavily on oil from Venezuela. Those supplies have largely stopped, contributing to widespread fuel shortages. Electricity blackouts have become increasingly common, disrupting daily life across the country. The United States has blocked fuel shipments to Cuba as part of wider pressure linked to its economic and political policies. Meanwhile, the Cuban government has warned it will resist any external interference in its domestic affairs. With economic strain growing and living conditions worsening, this week on The Inquiry, we’re asking: ‘Is the revolution in Cuba over?’ Contributors: Lillian Guerra, professor of Cuban and Caribbean history at the University of Florida, US Ricardo Torres, research fellow at American University, US Christopher Sabatini, senior research fellow for Latin America at Chatham House, UK Renata Segura, programme director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Crisis Group, US Presenter: Tanya Beckett Producer: Matt Toulson Researcher: Evie Yabsley Editor: Tom Bigwood Technical Producer: Cameron Ward Production Management: Phoebe Lomas and Liam…
People in this episode
Host: Tanya Beckett
Guests: Lillian Guerra, Ricardo Torres, Christopher Sabatini, Renata Segura
Topics covered
- Cuba
- humanitarian crisis
- fuel shortages
- electricity blackouts
- US-Cuba relations
- revolution
Keywords
- Cuba
- humanitarian crisis
- fuel shortages
- electricity blackouts
- US sanctions
- revolution
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: International Crisis Group, Chatham House, American University
Places: Cuba, Venezuela, Havana
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