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Economic Challenges

Explore Cuba's pressing economic challenges, from power outages and high government taxes to the rapid devaluation of salaries and the struggle for basic necessities.

International Flotilla Plans to Deliver Aid to Cuba Amidst U.S. Embargo Challenges
International Flotilla Plans to Deliver Aid to Cuba Amidst U.S. Embargo Challenges

Published on 2/12/2026

Cuba's Future at Stake: Ferrer Urges Military and Citizens to Join the Fight for Change
Cuba's Future at Stake: Ferrer Urges Military and Citizens to Join the Fight for Change

Published on 1/21/2026

Cuban TikToker Celebrates First Paycheck with a Dream Purchase: A Refrigerator
Cuban TikToker Celebrates First Paycheck with a Dream Purchase: A Refrigerator

Published on 1/15/2026

Marco Rubio Criticizes Cuba's Lost Donors
Marco Rubio Criticizes Cuba's Lost Donors

Published on 1/10/2026

Currency Sales in CADECA: What to Expect in 2026
Currency Sales in CADECA: What to Expect in 2026

Published on 12/30/2025

Pride in Progress: Cuban Woman Shares Home Construction Journey
Pride in Progress: Cuban Woman Shares Home Construction Journey

Published on 12/24/2025

Generosity Shines: Cuban Mother Gifts New Sneakers to Daughter’s Entire Class
Generosity Shines: Cuban Mother Gifts New Sneakers to Daughter’s Entire Class

Published on 12/17/2025

Christmas in Cuba: Celebrations Amidst Chikungunya and Challenges
Christmas in Cuba: Celebrations Amidst Chikungunya and Challenges

Published on 12/23/2025

Díaz-Canel and Marrero Revamp Economic Strategy to Tackle Cuba's Crisis
Díaz-Canel and Marrero Revamp Economic Strategy to Tackle Cuba's Crisis

Published on 10/9/2025

Unique Cuban Quinceañera Features Horses, Vintage Cars, and a Festive Parade
Unique Cuban Quinceañera Features Horses, Vintage Cars, and a Festive Parade

Published on 10/6/2025

Ineffective Solutions to Cuba's Water Supply Crisis: "Look at the Tanker They Sent!"
Ineffective Solutions to Cuba's Water Supply Crisis: "Look at the Tanker They Sent!"

Published on 10/6/2025

Who Chooses Cuba?: Mexican Student's Move for Medical Studies Sparks TikTok Buzz
Who Chooses Cuba?: Mexican Student's Move for Medical Studies Sparks TikTok Buzz

Published on 9/25/2025

Cuban Prime Minister Marrero Admits Mounting Challenges: "Problems Are Piling Up"
Cuban Prime Minister Marrero Admits Mounting Challenges: "Problems Are Piling Up"

Published on 9/17/2025

Currency Values in Cuba Today: Analyzing the Dollar, Euro, and MLC Rates
Currency Values in Cuba Today: Analyzing the Dollar, Euro, and MLC Rates

Published on 8/23/2025

Jorge Cao Opens Up About the Heartbreak of Losing His Daughter in Cuba: "I Couldn't Say Goodbye, I Grieved from Afar"
Jorge Cao Opens Up About the Heartbreak of Losing His Daughter in Cuba: "I Couldn't Say Goodbye, I Grieved from Afar"

Published on 7/7/2025

Cuban Woman's Heartfelt Reunion with Her Family Brings Tears of Joy
Cuban Woman's Heartfelt Reunion with Her Family Brings Tears of Joy

Published on 6/26/2025

Cost of Comfortable Living in Florida Nearly Doubles Average Salary, Study Finds
Cost of Comfortable Living in Florida Nearly Doubles Average Salary, Study Finds

Published on 6/23/2025

Maxwell Moves Hearts by Donating Money to a Young Street Vendor in Cuba: "I'm a Father First"
Maxwell Moves Hearts by Donating Money to a Young Street Vendor in Cuba: "I'm a Father First"

Published on 6/19/2025

Four-Bedroom Homes for $2,200: Cuban Woman Highlights Affordable Rent in Florida, but Concerns Arise
Four-Bedroom Homes for $2,200: Cuban Woman Highlights Affordable Rent in Florida, but Concerns Arise

Published on 6/6/2025

Cuban Expat Issues Stern Warning to Those Still on the Island: "They Assume You Owe Them"
Cuban Expat Issues Stern Warning to Those Still on the Island: "They Assume You Owe Them"

Published on 6/8/2025

Cuban Woman Reflects on Her Experience at a Miami Aesthetic Clinic: "Owners Are Wealthy, but You'll Stay Poor"
Cuban Woman Reflects on Her Experience at a Miami Aesthetic Clinic: "Owners Are Wealthy, but You'll Stay Poor"

Published on 6/7/2025

Cuban Reggaeton Artist in Miami Seeks Employment to Support Family in Cuba
Cuban Reggaeton Artist in Miami Seeks Employment to Support Family in Cuba

Published on 5/7/2025

Cuban Woman Returns from the U.S. to Rebuild Her Home: "I'm Done"
Cuban Woman Returns from the U.S. to Rebuild Her Home: "I'm Done"

Published on 5/7/2025

U.S. Embassy in Havana Issues Critical Warning to Cuban Nationals
U.S. Embassy in Havana Issues Critical Warning to Cuban Nationals

Published on 5/2/2025

Shocking Images Show Aftermath of Playa Cunagua Fire's Destruction
Shocking Images Show Aftermath of Playa Cunagua Fire's Destruction

Published on 3/16/2025

Santa Clara Airport Plans Expansion and Wage Increase Amid Economic Turmoil
Santa Clara Airport Plans Expansion and Wage Increase Amid Economic Turmoil

Published on 2/24/2025

Cuban Migrant's Heartfelt Message to Mexico Goes Viral
Cuban Migrant's Heartfelt Message to Mexico Goes Viral

Published on 1/28/2025

Exchange Rates in Cuba's Informal Market: Today's Value of the Dollar, Euro, and MLC
Exchange Rates in Cuba's Informal Market: Today's Value of the Dollar, Euro, and MLC

Published on 1/24/2025

Why It Took a Cuban Woman in Brazil Two Years to Buy a Car
Why It Took a Cuban Woman in Brazil Two Years to Buy a Car

Published on 1/22/2025

Young Cuban in Miami Urgently Seeks Employment: "I'm Alone in This Country"
Young Cuban in Miami Urgently Seeks Employment: "I'm Alone in This Country"

Published on 1/13/2025

Cuban Man Surprises Brother with Home and TV: Heartwarming Family Moment Caught on Video
Cuban Man Surprises Brother with Home and TV: Heartwarming Family Moment Caught on Video

Published on 1/8/2025

A Cuban Amazon Driver's Humor Leaves Viewers Reflecting on Life's Challenges
A Cuban Amazon Driver's Humor Leaves Viewers Reflecting on Life's Challenges

Published on 12/26/2024

Cuban Government Admits Mariel Special Development Zone's Shortcomings
Cuban Government Admits Mariel Special Development Zone's Shortcomings

Published on 12/19/2024

Raúl Castro Makes Public Appearance with Díaz-Canel at Special Needs School
Raúl Castro Makes Public Appearance with Díaz-Canel at Special Needs School

Published on 12/14/2024

Young Venezuelan Woman Explains Her Decision to Return from the U.S. to Venezuela: Any Regrets?
Young Venezuelan Woman Explains Her Decision to Return from the U.S. to Venezuela: Any Regrets?

Published on 12/8/2024

Bolivian YouTuber Astonished by Cuba's Street Lighter Repairmen
Bolivian YouTuber Astonished by Cuba's Street Lighter Repairmen

Published on 12/1/2024

Achieving Financial Stability in the U.S.: Insights from a Latina Entrepreneur
Achieving Financial Stability in the U.S.: Insights from a Latina Entrepreneur

Published on 11/30/2024

Archbishop of Santiago de Cuba Calls for Comfort and Strength Amidst Challenging Times
Archbishop of Santiago de Cuba Calls for Comfort and Strength Amidst Challenging Times

Published on 11/27/2024

Latina in NYC Sparks Debate with Her "Being Poor in America" Video
Latina in NYC Sparks Debate with Her "Being Poor in America" Video

Published on 11/26/2024

Cuban Government on Rationed Bread: "We Haven't Abandoned the 80-Gram Loaf"
Cuban Government on Rationed Bread: "We Haven't Abandoned the 80-Gram Loaf"

Published on 11/23/2024

Heartfelt Reaction: Cuban Woman Overjoyed by Surprise Gifted Appliances from Nephew
Heartfelt Reaction: Cuban Woman Overjoyed by Surprise Gifted Appliances from Nephew

Published on 11/24/2024

Spotlight on Street Vendors: Cuba's Thriving Market for Luxury Knockoffs
Spotlight on Street Vendors: Cuba's Thriving Market for Luxury Knockoffs

Published on 11/20/2024

Ukrainians' Perspective on Life in Cuba Shared by Cuban Expat
Ukrainians' Perspective on Life in Cuba Shared by Cuban Expat

Published on 11/18/2024

A Cuban Woman's Heartfelt Message: "It's Been Ages Since I Enjoyed a Cup of Coffee with Milk"
A Cuban Woman's Heartfelt Message: "It's Been Ages Since I Enjoyed a Cup of Coffee with Milk"

Published on 11/14/2024

Outrage Erupts in Cuba Over Havana Biennial Celebration: "Exactly What the People Needed"
Outrage Erupts in Cuba Over Havana Biennial Celebration: "Exactly What the People Needed"

Published on 11/13/2024

Things You Should Never Say Before Heading to Cuba: "The Last One's the Most Crucial"
Things You Should Never Say Before Heading to Cuba: "The Last One's the Most Crucial"

Published on 11/7/2024

Cuban and Venezuelan Governments Seek to Boost Tourism Collaboration
Cuban and Venezuelan Governments Seek to Boost Tourism Collaboration

Published on 11/5/2024

Currency Trends in Cuba's Black Market Today
Currency Trends in Cuba's Black Market Today

Published on 10/25/2024

Street Vendor Sells Pea Stew Amid Santiago de Cuba's Economic Struggles
Street Vendor Sells Pea Stew Amid Santiago de Cuba's Economic Struggles

Published on 10/10/2024

Cuban Entrepreneur Criticizes Regime: "The Government Takes 13.5% of Every Item I Sell"
Cuban Entrepreneur Criticizes Regime: "The Government Takes 13.5% of Every Item I Sell"

Published on 9/5/2024

Young Woman Who Spent Nearly Two Years in the U.S. Returns to Cuba and Shares Her Reasons
Young Woman Who Spent Nearly Two Years in the U.S. Returns to Cuba and Shares Her Reasons

Published on 8/27/2024

Highlighting the "Nutritional Potential" of the Black Soldier Fly Amid Cuba's Crisis
Highlighting the "Nutritional Potential" of the Black Soldier Fly Amid Cuba's Crisis

Published on 8/18/2024

Cubans React to Clothes Hanging in a Miami Yard: "Fresh Off the Boat from Cuba"
Cubans React to Clothes Hanging in a Miami Yard: "Fresh Off the Boat from Cuba"

Published on 8/11/2024

Grandmother in Cuba Demonstrates Cornmeal Preparation: "A Decent Meal Is a Luxury"
Grandmother in Cuba Demonstrates Cornmeal Preparation: "A Decent Meal Is a Luxury"

Published on 7/17/2024

Cuban Woman Reveals How Quickly a Professional's Salary Disappears: "5,000 Pesos Gone in Minutes"
Cuban Woman Reveals How Quickly a Professional's Salary Disappears: "5,000 Pesos Gone in Minutes"

Published on 7/15/2024

Renowned Cuban Restaurant in South Florida Shuts Down After 45 Years
Renowned Cuban Restaurant in South Florida Shuts Down After 45 Years

Published on 6/3/2024

Cuban Man Sleeps on Rooftop to Escape Power Outages
Cuban Man Sleeps on Rooftop to Escape Power Outages

Published on 5/28/2024