U.S. Sanctions Linked to Rising Infant Mortality Rate in Cuba, Report Finds
A report from the Center for Economic and Policy Research indicates that U.S. sanctions on Cuba, initiated during President Trump's administration, are likely the primary cause of a significant increase in the island's infant mortality rate. From 2018 to 2025, the rate surged by 148%, coinciding with harsher economic sanctions. These sanctions targeted Cuba's key sources of export earnings, such as tourism and remittances, severely reducing the country's capacity to pay for essential food and medicines. The report highlights that the sanctions have led to a ravaging of the Cuban economy, negatively impacting public health. The U.S. has also restricted remittances, limiting aid from abroad, and imposed a fuel blockade, exacerbating the island's energy crisis. 
