Is the revolution in Cuba over?

古巴的革命已经结束了吗？

The Inquiry

2026-03-21

24 分钟

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Cuba is facing one of its most severe humanitarian crises in decades. For years, Cuba relied heavily on oil from Venezuela. Those supplies have largely stopped, contributing to widespread fuel shortages. Electricity blackouts have become increasingly common, disrupting daily life across the country. The United States has blocked fuel shipments to Cuba as part of wider pressure linked to its economic and political policies. Meanwhile, the Cuban government has warned it will resist any external interference in its domestic affairs. With economic strain growing and living conditions worsening, this week on The Inquiry, we’re asking: ‘Is the revolution in Cuba over?’ Contributors: Lillian Guerra, professor of Cuban and Caribbean history at the University of Florida, US Ricardo Torres, research fellow at American University, US Christopher Sabatini, senior research fellow for Latin America at Chatham House, UK Renata Segura, programme director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Crisis Group, US Presenter: Tanya Beckett Producer: Matt Toulson Researcher: Evie Yabsley Editor: Tom Bigwood Technical Producer: Cameron Ward Production Management: Phoebe Lomas and Liam Morrey (Photo: Havana, the capital of Cuba, during a blackout in March 2026. Credit: Yamil Lage/Getty Images)

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One question, four expert witnesses and an answer.
Before we begin, I just wanted to let you know that this episode was recorded on the 19th of March.
Cuba is facing one of its most severe humanitarian crises in decades.
The island lies less than 200 kilometres off the coast of the US state of Florida and has
for decades attempted to distance itself from its far more powerful neighbour to the north.
But now it finds itself caught in its grip.
For a quarter of a century, Cuba has relied on oil from Venezuela.
The United States is now enforcing a de facto naval blockade on fuel shipments
to Cuba, preventing tankers from reaching the island and deepening its energy crisis.

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