Economic Collapse in Cuba

The nationalization of businesses in Cuba led to severe mismanagement, resulting in economic decline throughout the 1960s and 70s. Today, the economy is in a disastrous state, exacerbated by the pandemic and ineffective government responses, with tourism—once a vital income source—now non-existent. Inflation has skyrocketed to 500%, leaving the government unable to secure credit and the economy at a standstill.