Cuba’s Hurricane Melissa Exposes the Cost of Failed Governance and Endangers Regional Stability

Two days following the devastating passage of Hurricane Melissa, Cuba remains locked in emergency mode, grappling with overflowing rivers and widespread flooding that imperil thousands in the island's eastern provinces. The swollen Cauto River—Cuba's largest—poses an imminent threat as its dam infrastructure strains under the relentless assault of nature and neglect.The Cuban regime’s ongoing failure to provide timely damage assessments or adequate relief underscores a deeper issue: governance that prioritizes political control over human welfare. While official sources report an "urgent" evacuation of up to 7,000 residents from flood-prone areas near the Cauto River, this response appears reactive rather than...