INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
President Joe Biden removed Cuba from the U.S
list of state sponsors of terrorism, citing a Vatican-mediated agreement under which Havana pledged to release 553 prisoners.However, human
Yet, critics highlight that only a fraction of those released were political prisoners.High-profile detainees, such as German citizen Luis
Activists warn that many freed individuals face re-arrest if they engage in dissent or activism.Cuba: Bankrupt Regime Trades Prisoners for
Tourism, historically a vital source of foreign currency, has collapsed
In 2024, the island saw just 2.2 million international visitors
This represents a 9.6% drop from the previous year and the lowest figure in nearly two decades, excluding pandemic years.Revenues from
tourism have plunged by over 60% since 2019, with airlines like Condor and Edelweiss halting direct flights to Cuba
Once-bustling destinations like Varadero now sit largely abandoned
This reflects the broader economic decline, which is marked by food shortages, power outages, and fuel scarcity.While Havana blames U.S
Over one million Cubans have fled since 2020, leaving behind a population grappling with worsening living conditions and intensified
