Cuba faces its worst economic crisis in 30 years due to agricultural decline and US embargo, leading to food shortages, blackouts, and protests.

Cuba faces its worst economic crisis in three decades, exacerbated by a 35% decline in agricultural production between 2019 and 2023 and a US embargo. Food shortages and blackouts have led to widespread protests and social unrest, with prices increasing 70% in 2021, followed by 39% and 30% increases in the following years. The Cuban government has requested support from the UN World Food Programme for the first time.