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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 26, 2026Miami-Dade

Journalist Carolina Amoroso reports on economic crisis and desire for political change in Cuba

Journalist Carolina Amoroso reports that the reality of daily life in Cuba involves extreme economic hardship, with many citizens unable to afford more than one meal per day. Based on her recent documentary, she states that even individuals identifying as revolutionary supporters are expressing a desire for elections and systemic change, contradicting official government narratives.

CubaVenezuelaHuman RightsEconomic CrisisJournalismPolitical Reform
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Why It Matters

The report highlights a significant disconnect between the Cuban government's official claims of public support and the lived experiences of citizens facing severe economic instability.

Key Facts

  • Journalist Carolina Amoroso entered Cuba on a tourist visa to film the documentary 'Cuba: La isla que se apaga'.
  • Amoroso reports that many Cubans are limited to one meal per day due to the economic crisis.
  • The cost of transportation has made it economically irrational for some Cubans to commute to their jobs.
  • Amoroso claims that even individuals who identify as 'revolutionary' or 'castrista' expressed a desire for elections to the journalist.
  • Amoroso argues that the Cuban government is 'at odds with reality and truth' regarding the state of the population.
  • The journalist suggests that extreme survival conditions may hinder the ability of the population to organize social movements.
  • Amoroso warns that the Cuban experience serves as a cautionary tale for Venezuela regarding the use of 'pantomimes of economic opening' to delay political change.

Who's Mentioned

locationVenezuela“Used as a point of comparison regarding political change and electoral processes”personMiguel Díaz-Canel“President of Cuba whose government discourse is challenged by the report.”personGloria Ordaz“Interviewer for 'Encuentro Virtual con Gloria Ordaz'.”locationCuba“The primary location of the journalist's investigation.”personCarolina Amoroso“Argentine journalist who produced the documentary 'Cuba: La isla que se apaga'.”