Cuba’s energy crisis is worsening, with power generation now falling short by nearly 60% of the country’s demand. Blackouts lasting over 20 hours a day have become common, highlighting deep institutional failures and a grid nearing collapse.
Despite importing millions in U.S. food, Cubans are still going hungry. There is a legal trade behind the numbers, and the broken system that keeps store shelves empty.
First jury verdict under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act awards $29.85M to Cuban-American plaintiff over expropriated property in Cayo Coco, Cuba.
Drug trafficking in Cuba is on the rise, with synthetic drugs like “el químico” spreading rapidly in cities like Havana and Santiago. Cheap, addictive, and dangerous, these substances are fueling a public health crisis amid the country’s deepening economic collapse. Police crackdowns intensify amid a growing public health crisis.
Pope Francis, who visited Cuba in 2015 and supported U.S.–Cuba reconciliation, has died at 88. He was the third pope to visit the island.
March 2025 marked a sharp rise in political repression in Cuba, with 247 documented incidents targeting activists, journalists, and civil society. Cases include house arrest of Damas de Blanco leader Berta Soler and reported deaths in custody.
In 2024, Cuba’s average state salary rose by 25.6% to 5,839 pesos, but it remains far below the cost of basic living. Most Cubans still struggle to afford essential goods as inflation and economic challenges persist.
ExxonMobil has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review its lawsuit against Cuban state-owned companies over assets seized after the 1959 Revolution. The case, centered on the Helms-Burton Act, could reshape how U.S. companies pursue compensation for confiscated property in Cuba.
Cuba’s tourism sector is facing sharp declines as flights operate below capacity and infrastructure issues persist. January 2024 saw the lowest number of international visitors since 2007.
Cuba’s government has intensified its crackdown on political dissent and religious expression. A recent wave of arrests targeting members of the opposition group Unpacu, along with mounting restrictions on religious activities, highlights a broader campaign of repression. Human rights groups report 350 arrests in a month, while activists face threats and surveillance.