We Are Cuba!

Cuba’s collapse after the Soviet Union’s fall set the stage for a period of severe economic crisis and unexpected adaptation. Drawing on archival research and interviews, the account follows how the country survived while much of the Soviet bloc disappeared. It also looks at the gradual introduction of market reforms alongside major domestic initiatives such as biotechnology, energy reform, and medical internationalism.

The result is a clear portrait of a country balancing socialism and change. Readers interested in modern Cuban history and political transformation will find a detailed account of the pressures, choices, and debates shaping Cuba’s present and future.