Economy

Tourism in Cuba Plummets in 2025, Deepening Economic Strain

Cuba’s tourism sector fell nearly 30% in early 2025, deepening the island’s economic crisis. Infrastructure failures, service shortages, and growing instability are driving visitors away, with recovery unlikely before 2030.

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Cuba Energy Crisis: Power Generation 60% of Demand, Blackouts Last 20 Hours or More

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.

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Drug Trafficking in Cuba Surges Amid Economic Crisis

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.