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  1. Both nations are demanding attention from the U.S. President.
  2. Cuba's Foreign Minister and President confirmed discussions with Washington amid ongoing tensions.
  3. Miguel Díaz-Canel is leading Cuba through economic and political shifts while criticizing the president's inconsistent policy statements.
  4. Miguel Díaz-Canel, the leader of Cuba, discussed the country's economic crisis during an interview on the program Cubadebate on RT en Español.

Cuba reports high inflation and massive electricity shortfall amid political leadership

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 19
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Cuba experienced a massive shortfall in electricity production, totaling 2,042 MW, leading to blackouts in several provinces lasting 30 to 40 hours or more. During this time, Miguel Díaz-Canel met with young artists to discuss the socialist project and cultural resistance. The official inflation rate in Cuba exceeded 25% year-on-year in August 2026, and independent studies show that 94% of the population lives below the extreme poverty threshold.

From cubaheadlines.com

Why it matters

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The country is grappling with high poverty and inflation, which is exacerbated by infrastructure failures like the power outages. Miguel Díaz-Canel is leading Cuba through economic and political shifts while criticizing the president's inconsistent policy statements.

Miguel Díaz-Canel is leading Cuba through economic and political shifts while criticizing the president's inconsistent policy statements.

From cubaheadlines.com

Who's involved

  • Miguel Díaz-CanelTop political leader of Cuba and First Secretary of the Communist Party
  • CubaSovereign state facing economic crisis and infrastructure challenges

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    The high inflation rate could erode the purchasing power and value of the state currency.

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Miguel Díaz-Canel, the leader of Cuba, discussed the country's economic crisis during an interview on the program Cubadebate on RT en Español.

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