8 Things You Need to Know About the Cuban Crisis of 2026
VOICE OVER: Peter DeGiglio
Cuba is facing one of its worst emergencies in decades. Join us as we break down the critical forces tearing the island apart — from catastrophic blackouts and crippling fuel shortages to mass migration, foreign pressure, and the very real fear that the worst may still be ahead. What do you think will happen next? Let us know in the comments! Our breakdown covers Cuba's collapsing power grid, the oil shortages driving the emergency, Venezuela's disrupted support, U.S. sanctions tightening the squeeze, the exodus of over a million Cubans since 2021, and why ordinary citizens are bearing the heaviest burden. With protests erupting in Havana and the U.N. sounding alarms, this crisis could spiral far beyond a humanitarian emergency. Is there anything we missed? Be sure to let us know in the comments below! read more...