UN’s $74M Aid Plan for Cuba Reveals Deeper Fault Lines Amid Hurricane Devastation

When Hurricane Melissa struck eastern Cuba as a Category 3 storm, it laid bare more than just the physical destruction across provinces like Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Holguín, and Guantánamo. The United Nations’ swift launch of a $74.2 million aid plan to assist one million vulnerable residents underscores a troubling reality: Cuba’s crippled infrastructure and severely limited access to international financial institutions leave its population exposed and its recovery prospects dim. Why Does Cuba’s Crisis Matter to America?The devastation is extensive—damage estimated to over 60,000 homes, hundreds of medical centers and schools rendered unusable, plus the collapse of vital communication...