‘They are exterminating us’: Cubans face psychological tolls from ‘economic strangulation’ as U.S. energy embargo continues
According to Lázaro Alfonso Oviedo, a Cuban living on the island, Cubans find unwavering resilience from "the spirit forged by the revolution itself."
Cubans face a psychological toll from the ongoing economic and financial troubles, as well as the U.S. energy embargo, leaving the island of nearly 10 million people with limited resources and no relief in sight. Dr. Yomeidis Felicó Riverón, a primary care physician, often plays the role of psychologist for her patients, who come to her with their troubles, having no one else to vent to.
Parents shield their children from the harsh realities of daily life in Cuba, and workshops offering respite from these hardships are available, but the situation remains dire. The U.S. Embassy has issued public health alerts due to worsening conditions, including unstable water supply infrastructure, water shortages, and an increase in gastrointestinal illnesses.
Despite the hardships, Cubans find solace in family and community, pressing on even as the crises deepen.
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