Cuba's Surveillance Holds Power Amid Crisis | US News

Cuba’s regime clings to power not through economic strength, but through an all-encompassing surveillance state that watches every corner of daily life — from sports clubs to concert halls — while U.S. sanctions deepen its economic collapse. With GDP shrinking, power outages crippling daily life, and protests surging to record levels, the government survives by crushing dissent with informants, internet blackouts, and arrests — even as it makes token concessions like releasing prisoners and opening private banking. Despite warnings of imminent collapse, President Miguel Díaz-Canel remains defiant, betting on resilience over reform. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/98f8939a6d828003