Cuba
Notes for reading the Cuban reality
Julio Carranza argues that Cuban society is suffering from an economic and social crisis whose most severe phase began in 2020, and whose causes are manifold.
The rich and powerful hate Cuba because it does so much better than the US in caring for its own people, explains Don Fitz.
Trump’s actions against Iran, Venezuela and Cuba have few parallels in modern history. Steve Ellner argues they call for a reevaluation of analysis and strategy on the left.
Despite his country’s critical situation, Silvio Rodríguez insists he has not succumbed to despair: “I am sure many Cubans would be willing to defend our country with weapons.”
Cuba’s dilemma: Reform and overcome the crisis or collapse
Carlos Alzugaray Treto — Cuba must find the road toward its own reforms. Otherwise, Cubans run the risk of an unacceptable setback that we do not deserve after so much sacrifice.
Joint declaration: South Asia stands with Cuba against the blockade!
We, the undersigned Communist, workers’, and left-wing parties of South Asia, issue this collective call in firm and unwavering solidarity with the government and people of Cuba.
Action plan of the March 2026 international US-Cuba normalization conference
This action plan was unanimously passed at 2026 International US-Cuba Normalization Conference held at the People’s Forum in New York City.
Cuba’s fall would hurt all radical projects
Pedro Gellert — Cuba’s destruction is the price it must pay for thumbing its nose at the US behemoth. That’s why the left must do all we can to defend Cuba.
Cuba: US moves in for the kill
Dave Holmes — Sixty seven years after the initial victory of the Cuban Revolution, it faces perhaps its greatest ever challenge as Washington moves in for the kill.
In defence of Cuba against the neocolonial blockade and starvation imposed by Trump
Ana Cristina Carvalhaes, Israel Dutra, João Machado & Manuel Rodríguez Banchs — This is not “just” a war against Cuba and its revolutionary tradition but a war against the sovereignty of all Latin American countries and Latino peoples within the US.
Statements: Hands off Cuba! End the US blockade!
Statements by Socialist Alliance (Australia), Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation, Partido Lakas ng Masa (the Philippines) and Socialist Party of Malaysia opposing US imperialism’s latest threats against Cuba and in solidarity with the Cuban people.
What a trip to Cuba meant for a US student in the 21st century
Samuel Barney — Cubans have taken a great stride towards human emancipation through their revolution. We in the US would do well to acknowledge that.
