The swift resignation of Labor and Social Security Minister Marta Elena Feitó last week, following public outrage over her tone-deaf remarks on poverty, is the latest sign of deepening fissures in Cuban society over the deterioration of the “revolutionary project”. Her downfall, alongside other episodes of civic discord this summer—including elite criticism of Fidel Castro’s grandson, the Freemasons’ open defiance against state interference, and student protests against Etecsa’s rate hikes—underscores the widening gulf between Cuba’s governing apparatus and its restless citizenry.
In this edition, we explore these and other recent signs of systemic fatigue in Cuba. We also highlight key takeaways from recent sessions of the Cuban Parliament, where lawmakers addressed the ongoing energy crisis, economic recession, and expansion of the private sector. We also cover recent developments between the Trump administration and Maduro regime that could reshape U.S. relations with Cuba’s closest hemispheric ally.
