By Vijay Prashad
March 15, 2026

Source: People’s Dispatch

In this diary-style reflection from a recent visit to Cuba, Vijay Prashad writes about daily life on the island amid Donald Trump’s oil blockade and the broader pressure of U.S. sanctions. The piece documents the hardship created by shortages while also emphasizing the endurance, dignity, and determination of the Cuban people.

Rather than reducing Cuba to crisis alone, the article offers a human portrait of how ordinary people continue to live, adapt, and care for one another under extraordinary strain.

Read the full article: Cuba Will Survive: A Diary