Lillian Guerra

Maria De Los Angeles Torres, a UIC scholar of U.S.-Cuba relations; Lillian Guerra, a UF historian of the revolution; and Eloy Viera, a Cuban lawyer-journalist who reported from Cienfuegos. They trace shortages, blackouts, remittances and tourism, the legacy of the revolution and Soviet ties, the impact of U.S. policy shifts, and recent protests and crackdowns.

Michael Bustamante, an Associate Professor at the University of Miami, and Lillian Guerra, a Professor at the University of Florida, delve into the surreal landscape of Fidel Castro's Cuba. They discuss Castro's vision of creating a new socialist identity through revolutionary education and agricultural reforms. The conversation touches on Che Guevara's ideological struggles and tragic exit from Cuba, as well as the bizarre phenomenon of the iconic 'Cuban super cow.' The episode highlights the oppressive atmosphere of surveillance and the ironic twists of Castro's grand ambitions.

Lillian Guerra, professor of Cuban and Caribbean history at the University of Florida, gives historical context on Cuba today. She discusses risks of imperialistic rhetoric, the humanitarian collapse from energy shortages, the limits of Russian and Chinese aid, and possible U.S. moves toward opening Cuba to investment. She warns about migration, military risks, and how power is consolidated under Díaz-Canel.

Christopher Sabatini, a Latin America researcher who maps Cuba’s ties with Venezuela and oil-for-services deals. Lillian Guerra, a historian of Cuba’s revolution and political shifts. They explore Cuba’s lost Venezuelan oil lifeline, rising blackouts and humanitarian strain, and the historical roots of the island’s resilience and authoritarian evolution.

Renata Segura, programme director at the International Crisis Group, explains U.S. pressure, the fuel blockade and humanitarian fallout. Lillian Guerra, professor of Cuban and Caribbean history, traces 20th century transformations and the revolution's political economy. They discuss fuel shortages, blackouts, Venezuela’s oil role and whether current strain will force economic opening without full political change.