Brian Latell
Thirty-five year CIA veteran and top analyst for Cuba and Latin America, now an academic and author specializing in Cuban intelligence and Castro-era history.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 42min
Is Cuba About to Fall? A 35-Year CIA Analyst on What Comes Next
Brian Latell, a 35-year CIA veteran and Cuba analyst turned academic, breaks down Havana's crisis. He discusses the fuel embargo’s pressure, risks of squeezing Cuba too hard, who actually holds power in Havana, and how a transition might unfold. Short, sharp takes on intelligence, diaspora roles in rebuilding, and the political forces shaping what comes next.
