Humanitarian crisis in Cuba amid energy shortage

On this edition of Tiempo, we discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Cuba after the island nation ran out of fuel. The energy shortage follows the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, which was the island's main source of crude oil. To make matters worse, there are also shortages of food, medicine and clean water. The Cuban people have suffered through widespread blackouts, and it appears that the island nation has run out of allies willing to supply the hundreds of millions of dollars worth of fuel needed to power the economy. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has said Cuba's days are numbered. Joining us to discuss is Alina Camacho, professor of Spanish and Latin American Studies at St. John's University. Also ahead, details on the nonprofit organization, New York Junior Tennis and Learning. The organization engages youth in tennis while prioritizing academic excellence and scholastic support. Students in the program have a 100% acceptance rate to a four-year college. We talk to the founder of the organization and a Latino high school student who has benefitted greatly from the program. The student is an elite tennis player and academic wizard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices