Monday, May 04, 2026


Cuba's economy collapses, prices soar

Issued on: 03/05/2026 - FRANCE24

Many Cubans who lived through the Special Period of the 1990s, when Soviet support collapsed, say the current crisis is even worse. Cuba is facing a deep economic and energy emergency, with daily life becoming increasingly difficult across the island. Because Cuba imports up to 80% of the food it consumes, essential goods are becoming harder and harder to find. Gabrielle Nadler reports.

Video by: Gabrielle Nadler


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