Opinion: Cuba’s economic collapse is what happens when there is no free trade
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Cuba is experiencing an economic collapse due to a lack of free trade. The country is facing shortages of food, fuel, medicine, and electricity, leading to protests and a worsening economy. The root cause of this situation is an anti-reality ideology that rejects free enterprise and trade. Cuba's poverty and economic decline can be attributed to the lack of freedom and restrictions on human rights imposed by the government. In the 1950s, Cuba had a relatively strong economy with high spending on education and better healthcare outcomes. However, in recent years, Cuba's economy has deteriorated, and its per capita GDP is now among the lowest in the world. The government's policies have hindered economic growth and caused suffering for ordinary Cubans for over six decades.