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Cuba: The Twilight of a Non-Existent 'Paradise'

Published February 23, 2026, 09:19
Cuba: The Twilight of a Non-Existent 'Paradise'

Cuba is facing a deep crisis due to the loss of support from Venezuela, leading to the complete collapse of the economy and the lack of basic goods. Citizens are forced to search for food in garbage, while prostitution and the search for an escape route to Miami are increasing. The regime blames the United States, arguing that the embargo is exacerbating the situation, but analysts emphasize that the main responsibility lies with the regime itself. For 65 years, Cuba has functioned as a prison, without freedom of speech, protest or private initiative. The regime survived through foreign aid, from the Soviet Union, Venezuela and other countries. Despite declarations of a socialist paradise, Cuba failed to produce almost anything, functioning as a vehicle for distributing foreign subsidies. The promises of zero illiteracy and free healthcare have proven false. Education was used for party indoctrination, healthcare was accessible only to a few, and doctors were exported as commodities. Racial discrimination was replaced by class discrimination, and the suppression of dissent continued with concentration camps, torture and political prisoners. Cuba's dependence on foreign sponsors has led to the current crisis. The loss of support from Venezuela has revealed the void behind the propaganda, leaving Cuba facing an uncertain future and the need for radical change.