How Cubans keep going, despite US pressure and fuel blockade
Cuba faces a severe economic crisis exacerbated by U.S. sanctions and a fuel blockade. Despite the hardships, many Cubans continue to adapt and survive, relying on resourcefulness and a long-standing culture of resilience. The government's grip on power remains strong, as fears of reprisal deter public dissent.
- ▪Cuba's economy has been severely impacted by U.S. sanctions and a fuel blockade.
- ▪Many Cubans have developed resourceful strategies to cope with shortages and hardships.
- ▪The Cuban government maintains control partly due to citizens' fears of government reprisal against dissent.
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How Cubans keep going, despite US pressure and fuel blockadeSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished Jun 03, 2026, 07:06 PMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 07:06 PMHAVANA, June 3 - Felicia de la Caridad Alvarez, a resident of Old Havana, knows a thing or two about survival.The 64-year-old former hospital custodian, blind in one eye, suffers from hypertension and diabetes. She rarely enjoys running water or electricity. The food in her refrigerator has spoiled. Even her TV is broken, leaving her unable to discern who, exactly, is to blame for her woes.Millions of Cubans face a similar plight.
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