Andrés Pertierra
Historian and Ph.D. candidate specializing in post-1959 Cuba, focusing on Cuba–Spain relations and contemporary Cuban political and social dynamics.
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Dec 19, 2025 • 22min
What’s driving Cuba’s largest exodus in decades?
Andrés Pertierra, a historian and Ph.D. candidate focusing on Cuba, dives into the reasons behind Cuba's largest emigration wave in decades. He discusses the staggering impacts of food shortages and inflation that have driven many to leave. Pertierra describes who's leaving—including professionals—and why the government seems to permit this exodus as an 'escape valve.' He contrasts the current situation with historical events like the Mariel boatlift and explores how U.S. policies have influenced Cuban politics and migration.
Feb 20, 2026 • 59min
What Does the Trump Administration Want With Cuba?
Andrés Pertierra, historian on post‑1959 Cuban regime durability, offers on‑the‑ground views of Cuba’s economic and humanitarian collapse. Michael Bustamante, University of Miami chair in Cuban and Cuban American studies, links U.S. policy shifts to sanctions, remittances, and regional politics. They discuss the oil embargo, financial isolation, effects on private entrepreneurs, diaspora divisions, and wider regional fallout.
