Two Million Flee Cuba as Economic Crisis Deepens

More than two million Cubans have left the country since widespread protests in 2021. This massive exodus is reshaping the nation. Those who remain face a daily struggle. The cost of basic goods has skyrocketed, creating a deep divide. The main source of inequality is now access to foreign currency. People who receive money from relatives abroad, or who work in tourism, can buy more. Those without such connections are left with very little. The situation has pushed the country to a breaking point. For many, the only remaining option is to leave.