The US wants regime change in Cuba. But Havana’s European friends have deserted it too
Spain led the opposition to Trump’s Iran war, but on the Cuba blockade, the challenge is absent
TL;DR
- Cuba is suffering from extreme poverty and lack of electricity and fuel, largely due to US sanctions and internal mismanagement.
- Traditional allies like Russia and Venezuela are unable to provide significant support due to their own domestic and international issues.
- European nations, previously supportive of Cuba, are now divided and hesitant to challenge US policy due to greater global concerns like the war in Ukraine and the conflict in Iran.
- Decades of communist mismanagement in Cuba have stifled economic initiative and freedom of expression, contributing to the country's current plight.
- The US has intensified its pressure on Cuba, aiming for regime change through policies like the blockade of fuel supplies.
- Many educated Cubans have emigrated in recent years due to the deteriorating conditions.
- Even countries like Spain, which have historically opposed US actions in the Middle East, have been muted in their response to the US blockade of Cuba.
- The absence of strong international opposition leaves Cuba vulnerable to US pressure and potential regime change.