CUBA: Protests can be stifled, but regime’s deeper challenges exposed
The wave of anti-government protests that broke out on 11 July and have continued sporadically since then represents the biggest crisis of Miguel Diaz-Canel’s presidency and one of the most delicate moments for the regime since the so-called Special Period of the 1990s. These pro… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
CUBA/VENEZUELA: What lies ahead under a Biden presidency
Cuba and Venezuela rank among the more difficult challenges facing incoming US President Joe Biden in Latin America. US domestic political factors go some way to explaining why policy shifts are most likely to be incremental. There is greater scope for some form of re-engag… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
CUBA: Economic stress will be severe but surviving is regime’s specialty
The precarious state of the economy before Covid-19 meant the island was already facing a challenging 2020. The outbreak – and the ensuing drastic shock to the tourism industry – will hit hard. There is no doubting that the economic outlook is adverse. However, Cuba has some dist… Become a member to read the rest of […]
CUBA: US election carries extra weight amid tightening pressures
The economy is in a precarious state. In a sign of the liquidity crunch, it has emerged that the government last year missed payment obligations on its Paris Club debt, which was restructured in 2015 on terms highly favorable to Cuba. In addition, shortages of fuel, cooking gas, … Become a member to read […]