Liz Oliva Fernandez
Cuban reporter with the U.S.-based, Cuban-powered outlet Belly of the Beast who guided hospital visits in Havana and reported on the humanitarian impact of sanctions.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 1h 4min
4/1/26: Russia Breaks Cuba Blockade, Kristi Noem Husband Scandal, Fmr CIA On Trump Bungling Iran War
Robert Baer, former CIA case officer and author, offers intelligence analysis. Liz Oliva-Fernandez, Cuban reporter, documents hospital struggles under sanctions. Brace Belden, activist/journalist, shares firsthand reporting from Havana. They discuss Russia delivering oil to Cuba, harsh effects of sanctions on healthcare, hospital blackouts and scarce medicines, and U.S. policy choices shaping humanitarian outcomes.
Feb 13, 2026 • 39min
UNLOCKED: The Siege of Cuba feat. Liz Oliva Fernández
Liz Oliva Fernández, Havana-based reporter covering Cuba’s economy and healthcare, explains the effects of oil blockades and U.S. sanctions on daily life. She describes blackouts, fuel shortages, and coping strategies. She also discusses U.S. political pressure, media stereotypes, and the strain on Cuba’s healthcare and regional ties.
