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Cuba Faces Historic Exodus Amid Food Shortages and Desperation

12/20/2025

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Cuba is experiencing its largest exodus in decades as millions of Cubans leave the island due to severe food shortages, blackouts, and inflation.
Observers question the underlying causes and the government’s lack of intervention to stop the migration.
The exodus reflects the challenging living conditions in Cuba and highlights growing desperation among its citizens.
Historian Andres Pertierra provides insights in a report produced by a team at Al Jazeera.

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Story summary

Cuba is experiencing its largest exodus in decades as millions of Cubans leave the island due to severe food shortages, blackouts, and inflation.
Observers question the underlying causes and the government’s lack of intervention to stop the migration.
The exodus reflects the challenging living conditions in Cuba and highlights growing desperation among its citizens.
Historian Andres Pertierra provides insights in a report produced by a team at Al Jazeera.