Cuba’s energy crisis is putting daily life under enormous pressure, but how did conditions become this severe? Julio Fonseca of the Canadian Network on Cuba describes the impact of U.S. sanctions and restrictions while arguing that the humanitarian consequences deserve far more attention.

What can Canadians actually do from here? Julio points to humanitarian aid, fundraising and organizations across Canada already trying to send food, medical supplies and other necessities to Cuban families.

But this is also a conversation about attention. Why has Cuba largely disappeared from everyday conversation, and what happens when governments hesitate while ordinary people are struggling? Julio makes the case for Canadians to understand what is happening and decide how they want to respond.

Topics: Cuba crisis, Cuba sanctions, humanitarian aid, Canada Cuba relations, Cuban families

GUEST: Julio Fonseca | https://canadiannetworkoncuba.ca/

Originally aired on 2026-09-28

Cuba&rsquo;s energy crisis is putting daily life under enormous pressure, but how did conditions become this severe? Julio Fonseca of the Canadian Network on Cuba describes the impact of U.S. sanctions and restrictions while arguing that the humanitarian consequences deserve far more attention.
What can Canadians actually do from here? Julio points to humanitarian aid, fundraising and organizations across Canada already trying to send food, medical supplies and other necessities to Cuban families.
But this is also a conversation about attention. Why has Cuba largely disappeared from everyday conversation, and what happens when governments hesitate while ordinary people are struggling? Julio makes the case for Canadians to understand what is happening and decide how they want to respond.
Topics: Cuba crisis, Cuba sanctions, humanitarian aid, Canada Cuba relations, Cuban families
GUEST: Julio Fonseca |<a href="https://canadiannetworkoncuba.ca/"> https://canadiannetworkoncuba.ca/</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-09-28

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